bloodshot

adjective

blood·​shot ˈbləd-ˌshät 

of an eye

: inflamed to redness

Examples of bloodshot in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

His face was no longer red, and his eyes were bright – no longer dilated or bloodshot. — Scott Jenkins, Christian Science Monitor, 28 July 2026

My eyes were bloodshot from being open, staring at the ceiling. — Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026

Signs of heat stroke in dogs include heavy panting and drooling, being weak or lethargic, bright red gums and bloodshot eyes. — Renee Anderson, CBS News, 29 June 2026

The floor was red (through bloodshot eyes). — New York Times, 10 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bloodshot

• allot
• barat
• begot
• besought
• bethought
• boycott
• buckshot
• crackpot
• croat
• culottes
• dashpot
• distraught

Kids Definition

bloodshot

adjective

blood·​shot -ˌshät 

: red and inflamed

bloodshot eyes

Medical Definition

bloodshot

adjective

blood·​shot ˈbləd-ˌshät 

of an eye

: inflamed to redness