Recent Examples on the WebThe case is relatively mild; the CDC said the patient has eye redness (conjunctivitis) but has no other symptoms.—Julia Landwehr, Health, 4 Apr. 2024 The gel-serum is jam-packed with ingredients that hydrate, soothe, comfort, and alleviate redness and sensitivity—all without causing further inflammation and irritation.—Danielle Cohen, Glamour, 3 Apr. 2024 These infections often cause itching, redness, and a strong odor.—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024 Human symptoms of bird flu include eye redness, fever, coughing, sore throat, muscle or body aches, headaches, fatigue, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing.—Andrew Jeong, Washington Post, 3 Apr. 2024 But what about some of the more alarming VR headset claims involving redness and hemorrhaging in the eye?—Victoria Song, The Verge, 28 Feb. 2024 Early symptoms include skin redness and pain, followed by numbness and white or grayish-yellow skin discoloration, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.—Mira Cheng, CNN, 14 Feb. 2024 Steroid eye drops or artificial tears can reduce eye redness.—Cindy Kuzma, Health, 16 Mar. 2024 The vegan formula is made from 90 percent pure aloe leaf juice, which is good for combating redness and rehydrating dry skin.—Barbara Bellesi Zito, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of redness was
before the 12th century
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