Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pockmark
noun
/ˈpɒk.mɑːrk/
Definition
A small crater or pit on the surface of skin, usually caused by pox or other skin diseases.
Examples
- After recovering from chickenpox, she was left with pockmarks on her face.
- The old building’s facade had numerous pockmarks from years of deterioration.
Meaning
Pockmarks are indentations that occur on the skin, often due to previous infections or scars.
Synonyms
- scar
- depression
- pit
