boil
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: boils · boiling · boiled
Sense 1
A localized accumulation of pus in the skin, resulting from infection.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
The point at which fluid begins to change to a vapour; the boiling point.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
An instance of boiling.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
To heat to the point where it begins to turn into a gas.
Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “boil” mean?
A localized accumulation of pus in the skin, resulting from infection.
Is “boil” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.