nosebleed

1 of 2

noun

nose·​bleed ˈnōz-ˌblēd How to pronounce nosebleed (audio)
: an attack of bleeding from the nose

nosebleed

2 of 2

adjective

: extremely or excessively high
seats in the nosebleed section
nosebleed stock prices

Examples of nosebleed in a Sentence

Noun She often suffers from nosebleeds. Adjective We had seats in the nosebleed section of the stadium. we were sitting way up in the nosebleed seats
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Dryness can lead to issues like nosebleeds, persistent coughs, and discomfort, especially for people with lung diseases like asthma and COPD. TIME, 24 Jan. 2024 This lack of moisture is behind dry skin, nosebleeds, certain rashes, and other wintertime skin issues. Julia Landwehr, Health, 4 Jan. 2024 Anterior nosebleeds occur when blood vessels break in the front part of your nose. Beth Krietsch, SELF, 15 Nov. 2023 One minor condition that can happen is a nosebleed, medically known as epistaxis. Korin Miller, Health, 31 Oct. 2023 Back to top What are some common causes of nosebleeds? Beth Krietsch, SELF, 15 Nov. 2023 What’s more, unlike ED medications, exercise doesn’t come with harmful potential side effects like headache, diarrhea, nosebleeds, numbness, vision changes, sudden loss of vision or hearing, chest pain, and difficulty breathing. Erin Prater, Fortune Well, 26 Oct. 2023 Humidifiers can help combat cold-weather air and its many side effects, like dry skin, sore throats, and nosebleeds, by releasing moisture into your living spaces. Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 22 Oct. 2023 The thick, high-density foam cushioning, padded armrests (each with a cup holder pouch), and the easy-buckle security strap on the bottom creates a sturdy, couch-like seating for two on the sidelines or up in the nosebleeds. Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2023
Adjective
Face-value tickets usually cost anywhere from $950 for a nosebleed seat to $9,500 to be just behind the teams, overlooking the 50-yard line. Graham Kates, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2024 The cheers and boos alternated loud as ever as the game started — the noise got as loud as 100 decibels, even in the nosebleed seats. Chloe Peterson, The Indianapolis Star, 17 Jan. 2024 As of Sunday night, nosebleed seats were going for around $500 on the secondary market. Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2024 The major priorities were to fix those problems, transform the seating bowl — fewer nosebleed seats, more seats close to the court and ice — as well as add a food court that would be open during non-game hours. Teo Armus, Washington Post, 13 Dec. 2023 The major priorities are to transform the seating bowl — fewer nosebleed seats, more seats close to the court and ice — as well as add a food court that would be open during nongame hours and a new, glassy entrance at Seventh and F streets. Sam Fortier, Washington Post, 3 Nov. 2023 In Birmingham, nosebleed seats at Legacy Arena were priced at $171 plus service charges on Friday morning, and just a few were available by Friday afternoon. Mary Colurso | McOlurso@al.com, al, 8 Sep. 2023 For seats in Arthur Ashe Stadium, the main show court, tickets in the nosebleed sections for the women’s final are about $428, while courtside seats cost as much as $4,000. Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 8 Sep. 2023 The space is cavernous, but even the nosebleed seats at the very top and back have a close view of the stage. Sasha Richie, Dallas News, 31 Aug. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1848, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1978, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of nosebleed was in 1848

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“Nosebleed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nosebleed. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

nosebleed

noun
nose·​bleed
ˈnōz-ˌblēd
: a bleeding from the nose

Medical Definition

nosebleed

noun
nose·​bleed -ˌblēd How to pronounce nosebleed (audio)
: an attack of bleeding from the nose

called also epistaxis

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