pimple
Pimple (noun) means a small, inflamed, often pus-filled spot on the skin. Example: “A pimple appeared on her chin right before the school photo.”
How to use pimple
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small, sore, often pus-filled bump on the skin — commonly linked to acne.
Word forms
pimpled past tense, pimples plural, pimples singular
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A _____ appeared on her chin right before the school photo.
Etymology
From Middle English pymple, possibly related to an Old English word for breaking out in spots, and to the Latin word for a pimple or pustule.
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What does “pimple” mean?
The word “pimple” means a small, inflamed, often pus-filled spot on the skin. In plain terms, a small, sore, often pus-filled bump on the skin — commonly linked to acne.
How do you pronounce “pimple”?
“Pimple” is pronounced PIHMPL (/ˈpɪmp(ə)l/ in IPA).
How do you use “pimple” in a sentence?
Here is “pimple” used in a sentence: “A pimple appeared on her chin right before the school photo.”
What is another word for “pimple”?
Words with a similar meaning to “pimple” include acker, acne, spot, pustule, plook and zit.
What part of speech is “pimple”?
“Pimple” is a noun.
Where does the word “pimple” come from?
The word “pimple” comes from Latin. From Middle English pymple, possibly related to an Old English word for breaking out in spots, and to the Latin word for a pimple or pustule.