Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pockmark
noun
/ˈpɒk.mɑːrk/
Definition
A small scar or pit on the surface of something, often referring to skin that has been damaged.
Examples
- She has a few pockmarks on her face from her teenage acne.
- The old wall was covered in pockmarks from years of neglect.
Meaning
Pockmarks are typically small depressions that may appear on the skin due to acne, chickenpox, or other skin conditions.
Synonyms
- Scar
- Pit
- Dent
