welt
noun
a ridge or wale on the surface of the body, as from a blow of a stick or whip.
welts
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pluralof welt.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof welt (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
weltnouna ridge or wale on the surface of the body, as from a blow of a stick or whip.
Example Sentences
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But it’s not only annoying pink welts that Faraji’s team is concerned about.
From Slate ● Aug. 4, 2026
Ghost had an allergic reaction to the cold water, known as cold urticaria, breaking out in red welts and shaking uncontrollably, the court heard last week.
From BBC ● Apr. 27, 2026
“According to her Doctor’s Report, she suffers from ‘urticaria,’ defined as ‘a rash of round, red welts on the skin that itch intensely, sometimes with dangerous swelling.’
From Salon ● Oct. 15, 2024
He lasted two entire days before contracting a new virus, this one accompanied by the sudden appearance of hideous red welts all over his body, which sent him to urgent care just before midnight.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 9, 2022
Her arms and neck are bumpy with flaming welts that are almost a perfect color match to our blazers.
From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina
