blister pack

blis·ter pack

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [blis-ter pak]
- /ˈblɪs tər pæk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [blis-ter pak]
- /ˈblɪs tər pæk/

Definitions of blister pack words

noun blister pack a type of packet in which small items are displayed and sold, consisting of a transparent dome of plastic or similar material mounted on a firm backing such as cardboard 3
noun blister pack A blister pack is a transparent, molded piece of plastic, often sealed to a sheet of cardboard, used to package small items such as tablets. 3
noun blister pack a package consisting of a clear plastic overlay affixed to a cardboard backing for protecting and displaying a product: a blister pack of four flashlight batteries. 1
noun blister pack tablets: push-through packet 1
noun blister pack One of several types of pre-formed plastic packaging, used for consumer goods and pharmaceuticals, consisting of a cavity and lidding. 0

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Origin of blister pack

First appearance:

before 1950

One of the 5% newest English words

First recorded in 1950-55; from the shape of the plastic

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Parts of speech for Blister pack

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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blister pack popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for blister pack

noun blister pack

bubble wrap — a type of polythene wrapping containing many small air pockets, used as a protective covering when transporting breakable goods

Just one Synonym for blister pack