welts
Example Sentences
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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
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
His mother made him wear sweatpants because he came home with legs covered in welts and floor burns.
From Washington Post • Mar. 25, 2023
When I danced in "The Waltz of the Flowers," my costume included a high collar of wire-stiffened petals around my neck, which left welts.
From Salon • Dec. 24, 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
