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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Chinese fringe flower blooms white, pink, creamy white, or reddish-purple. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 24 June 2026 The cane toad is reddish-brown or grayish-brown in color with a light-yellow or beige belly. Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 23 June 2026 Look out for brown pelicans, tricolor herons, reddish egrets, wood storks, and many other unique species. Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2026 With reddish-brown bodies, fire ants travel in swarms and build large colonies deep underground. Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 17 June 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 2 Jul. 2026.

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reddish

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

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