: having red hair or a red head

Examples of redheaded in a Sentence

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We’re introduced, in a kingdom under the seas ruled by merpeople, to an idealistic and sweet-hearted redheaded mermaid princess fascinated by the human world; in this version, Lara. Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 24 July 2026 There was a picture of a little redheaded boy wearing a blue T-shirt; further down, a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles backpack. Karen Valby, Vanity Fair, 16 June 2026 In photos captured on Tuesday, June 9, the actor could be seen on a romantic outing with a redheaded woman at Hollywood restaurant Pace. Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026 Next to John, a redheaded woman was eating grapes two at a time. Literary Hub, 8 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for redheaded

Word History

First Known Use

1565, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of redheaded was in 1565

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“Redheaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/redheaded. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

Kids Definition

redheaded

adjective
: having red hair or a red head
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