pimplenoun [ C ]
uk/ˈpɪm.pəl/us/ˈpɪm.pəl/a small raised spot on the skin that is temporary
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Skin complaints & blemishes
- boil
- calloused
- capillary telangiectasia
- cradle cap
- crusta lactea
- dandruff
- diaper rash
- heat rash
- hive
- jaundice
- pitted
- prickle
- pustule
- rash
- scabby
- scar
- sinus
- spotty
- ulcerated
- verruca
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Examples from literature
- Don’t touch pimples or wash them too much.
- One of the best ways to clean your skin when you have pimples is by using a steam bath.