reddish

adjective

red·​dish ˈre-dish How to pronounce reddish (audio)
Synonyms of reddishnext
: tinged with red
reddishness noun

Examples of reddish in a Sentence

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Iron in lateritic ore gives soil a reddish-brown color. NPR, 7 May 2026 On the penny's surface, reddish Martian dust has collected over the 14 months that the mission had already been on Mars by that point. Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 6 May 2026 They are named for the collars of reddish-brown fur around their necks, according to the Smithsonian's National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute. Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 3 May 2026 In the Southeast, there are several species of paper wasps, which are about 5/8 to 1-inch long with reddish brown or yellow and brownish striped slender bodies and long, dangly legs. Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 2 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for reddish

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of reddish was in the 14th century

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“Reddish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reddish. Accessed 15 May. 2026.

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reddish

adjective
red·​dish ˈred-ish How to pronounce reddish (audio)
: somewhat red
reddishness noun

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