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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The early days of measles are usually marked by common symptoms such as fever and cough; to the untrained eye, the virus’s rash can look like many of the reddish, patchy blemishes that many other pathogens cause. Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 27 Jan. 2026 Hard water is water that contains naturally occurring minerals that can cling to and stain porcelain surfaces (like your toilet bowl’s waterline), often with a reddish or brown tint. Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 25 Jan. 2026 The reddish hand stencils, though faded and barely visible, were found inside the Liang Metanduno limestone cave on Muna. Melinda Yao, NBC news, 24 Jan. 2026 The adults are flat and reddish-brown, about the color and size of an apple seed. Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 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 28 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

reddish

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

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