goose bumps
plural noun
a rough condition of the skin, resembling that of a plucked goose, induced by cold or fear; horripilation.
goosebumps
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a variation of
goose bumps.
Example Sentences
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Last month he told BBC Scotland: "I get goosebumps thinking about it."
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
“I swear I have goosebumps just talking about it,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 4, 2026
My head was hot, but my skin was covered in goosebumps and a cold layer of sweat, and I was feeling like I had to vomit.
From Slate ● Jun. 13, 2026
“They went crazy. When you hear a hit song, it sends goosebumps all over your body. Before anything happens, you feel it, and that’s the history.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 1, 2026
The water felt cool on her skin, raising goosebumps.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
