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, breaking out in red welts and shaking uncontrollably, the court heard, so the pair went back to Ghost's luxury beachside apartment rental to warm up.
From BBC ● May 8, 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
One person shared on social media that they tried to seek shelter under a tree during the storm and were left with welts, posting photos of red marks along their arms, hands and legs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 22, 2023
So is redness and swelling, which could explain why her red welts didn’t go away despite all the Benadryl she drank.
From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
