noun
whitehead
noun
1
A small white bump on the skin caused by a blocked pore trapping oil and dead skin cells.
"She dabbed the whitehead with a spot treatment before bed."
"Whiteheads are a mild form of acne that usually clears up on its own."
How to Use Whitehead
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small white pimple caused by a clogged pore.
Easily confused with
blackhead
Common pairings
pop a whitehead
whiteheads on the nose
Word Forms
whiteheads plural, Whiteheads plural, Whiteheads plural
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She dabbed the _____ with a spot treatment before bed.