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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As a teenager, Gillian Maegan Montalbo had pimples that weren’t too bad — just a few bumps on her forehead and nose.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026
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
But of the three of us, I suffered from the worst kind of pimples.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
