bleb
noun · verb
Pronunciation
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blehbIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈblɛb
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a standard way of writing speech sounds.
Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
A bubble, such as in paint or glass.
pathology
An elevation of the skin filled with serous fluid
pathology
A large vesicle or bulla, usually containing a serous fluid.
verb
To form, or cause the formation of, blebs.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Typical Use
- Rare
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How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: A bubble, such as in paint or glass.
Used this way, bleb is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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Synonyms
Sense: bubble or such as in paint or glass
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