pimple
noun
pim·ple ˈpim-pəl 
1
: a small inflamed elevation of the skin : papule
especially : pustule
2
: a swelling or protuberance like a pimple
pimpled
ˈpim-pəld
adjective pimply
ˈpim-p(ə-)lē
adjective 
Synonyms
- boil
- fester
- hickey
- papule
- pock
- pustule
- whelk
- zit [slang]
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Example Sentences
a painful pimple on his back
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Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 12 July 2022 In some of the new cases, monkeypox has caused people to develop what looks like a pimple or blister, rather than a widespread rash, CDC Director Rochelle Walensky said in a briefing. Aria Bendix, NBC News, 10 June 2022 Want to cover up a pesky pimple or prefer a full glam? Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, 28 July 2022 The announcement will free up money and other resources to fight the virus, which may cause fever, body aches, chills, fatigue and pimple-like bumps on many parts of the body. Zeke Miller, Mike Stobbe And Michael Balsamo, Anchorage Daily News, 5 Aug. 2022 The announcement will free up money and other resources to fight the virus, which may cause fever, body aches, chills, fatigue and pimple-like bumps on many parts of the body. Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2022 The virus generally causes pimple or blister-like lesions and flu-like symptoms such as fever, the CDC explained. Carma Hassan And Aya Elamroussi, CNN, 17 July 2022 Eventually the spots, which initially look like a pimple or pustule, can scab or crust over. Dr. Mark Abdelmalek, ABC News, 25 July 2022 But some recent patients have reported tiny bumps that resemble a pimple or blister as the first or only symptom. Aria Bendix, NBC News, 25 June 2022 See More
Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 12 July 2022 In some of the new cases, monkeypox has caused people to develop what looks like a pimple or blister, rather than a widespread rash, CDC Director Rochelle Walensky said in a briefing. Aria Bendix, NBC News, 10 June 2022 Want to cover up a pesky pimple or prefer a full glam? Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, 28 July 2022 The announcement will free up money and other resources to fight the virus, which may cause fever, body aches, chills, fatigue and pimple-like bumps on many parts of the body. Zeke Miller, Mike Stobbe And Michael Balsamo, Anchorage Daily News, 5 Aug. 2022 The announcement will free up money and other resources to fight the virus, which may cause fever, body aches, chills, fatigue and pimple-like bumps on many parts of the body. Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2022 The virus generally causes pimple or blister-like lesions and flu-like symptoms such as fever, the CDC explained. Carma Hassan And Aya Elamroussi, CNN, 17 July 2022 Eventually the spots, which initially look like a pimple or pustule, can scab or crust over. Dr. Mark Abdelmalek, ABC News, 25 July 2022 But some recent patients have reported tiny bumps that resemble a pimple or blister as the first or only symptom. Aria Bendix, NBC News, 25 June 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English pymple; akin to Old English piplian to break out in pimples, and probably to English pimp — more at pimp
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Kids Definition
pimple
noun
pim·ple ˈpim-pəl
: a small red swelling of the skin often containing pus
Medical Definition
pimple
noun
pim·ple ˈpim-pəl
1
: a small inflamed elevation of the skin : papule
especially : pustule
2
: a swelling or protuberance like a pimple
pimple
noun
as in blister
a small, inflamed swelling of the skin a painful pimple on his back Synonyms & Similar Words
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- blister
- zit
- hickey
- boil
- pustule
- whitehead
- pock
- welt
- papule
- bump
- lump
- sore
- fester
- blackhead
- wart
- whelk
- protuberance
- milium
- weal
