noun

swelling

SWEHL-ihng

noun

An area of the body that has become puffy or enlarged, usually from injury or illness.

"Ice helps reduce swelling after a sprain."

"The swelling around his eye made it hard to see."

How to Use Swelling

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA puffed-up, enlarged patch on the body, usually caused by injury, infection, or fluid buildup.

Common pairings

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swellings plural

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Ice helps reduce _____ after a sprain.

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