welts

Example Sentences

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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

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

After my son broke out in welts, I took him to the pediatrician for his fourth visit in three weeks.

From Washington Post • Dec. 9, 2022

Red welts on his face showed where the acorns had hit.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood