reddish

adjective

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

Examples of reddish in a Sentence

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Rhubarb is a vegetable that grows in tall reddish stalks topped by big broad leaves. Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025 Slightly above and left of the moon will be Regulus, the brightest star in the constellation Leo, and farther away, the reddish dot of the planet Mars. Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025 Stalks emerge reddish brown in spring, maturing into rich hues of gold and buff in fall. Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2025 Brown and white blotches create rows along the autumn lizardfish’s sides, and the fins have reddish bars on a translucent membrane, researchers said. Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 26 June 2025 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. 2025.

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reddish

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

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