blistery

[ blis-tuh-ree ]

adjective

1. having blisters, as paint or glass.

Word History and Origins

Origin of blistery¹

First recorded in 1735–45; blister + -y ¹

Example Sentences

The pizzas are 10 inches of thin, blistery crust that are sturdy but not crispy.

From Seattle Times

The flavor profile will be more in line with his vision of his ideal bagel, a blistery, crackly surface with a softer interior and more of a sour twang from a longer fermentation.

From Seattle Times

The fries rated quite fine, too: well-salted and possessed of a blistery crispiness.

From Seattle Times

In southern California, known to be warm and sunny year-round, a winter storm warning was issued for millions who were told to brace for unusually cold temperatures, blistery winds and snow.

From BBC

To make things worse, the air was hot and blistery, burning our cheeks as we drove on.

From Literature

Related Words

• fiery
• heated
• scalding
• scorching
• searing
• sizzling
• sweltering
• torrid