hives
word · lemma: hive
Definition
A skin condition where itchy, red, and swollen bumps appear suddenly, often caused by an allergy or stress.
Usage & Nuances
Always used in the plural when referring to the skin condition ('have hives' not 'have a hive'). Commonly appears with 'break out in hives.' Not to be confused with 'hive' (a bee's home). Medical term: 'urticaria.'
Spanish: urticaria - ronchas (en la piel)Portuguese (BR): urticáriaPortuguese (PT): urticáriaChinese (Simplified): 荨麻疹Chinese (Traditional): 蕁麻疹Hindi: पित्तीArabic: الشرىBengali: চর্মশূল - অ্যালার্জি বা চুলকানিমূলক ফুস্কুড়িRussian: крапивницаJapanese: じんましんVietnamese: mề đayKorean: 두드러기Turkish: kurdeşenUrdu: چھتے (خارش والی جلد کی حالت)Indonesian: biduran
Example Sentences
She got hives after eating strawberries.
basic
He broke out in hives because of the medicine.
basic
If I touch cats, I get hives.
basic
Stress sometimes makes me break out in hives.
natural
I woke up covered in hives this morning.
natural
Allergic reactions can cause hives to appear very quickly.
natural