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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The active ingredient in most sea moss supplements is Irish sea moss, a reddish seaweed incredibly rich in minerals. Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025 The reddish-orange stone building looks like a giant Lego block pressed into the earth. Joe Baur, Outside, 31 Oct. 2025 The bodies and the reddish stains are only visible in the satellite images taken on Monday and Tuesday, after the RSF takeover. Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025 Melted over the mixture are two perfect squares of American cheese, a shower of sesame seeds, and the aforementioned reddish-pink burger sauce. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 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 9 Nov. 2025.

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reddish

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

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