pimple
noun
a small, usually inflammatory swelling or elevation of the skin; papule or pustule.
pimples
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pluralof pimple.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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My face was also dotted with bright, red bites that accompanied my pubescent pimples.
From Salon ● Mar. 21, 2026
In studies by Ascletis in China, those taking denifanstat had 20% fewer pimples after three months than those on a placebo.
From Barron's ● Feb. 3, 2026
No matter the treatment, the outcome was always the same: temporary improvement, only for the pimples to return with a vengeance.
From Slate ● Feb. 22, 2025
You can spend hours watching dermatologists pop pimples, furniture restorers fix aging cabinets or crane operators move heavy materials from hundreds of feet in the air — all from the comfort of your own home.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2023
I see some of the things I noticed yesterday—the birthmark, the scattering of pimples on her forehead.
From "Every Day" by David Levithan
