bloodshot

adjective

blood·​shot ˈbləd-ˌshät 

of an eye

: inflamed to redness

Examples of bloodshot in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Police said her breath reportedly smelled of alcohol, her speech was slightly slurred, her eyes were bloodshot, and her balance was unsteady. — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026

The bloodshot eyes of the internet noticed, of course, when Charli took a break — not just from social media but seemingly from the family that had been so central to her identity. — Nancy Jo Sales, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2026

State police noticed the odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from Jackson and noticed his bloodshot eyes that suggested alcohol use, state police said. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026

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