redhead

noun

red·​head ˈred-ˌhed How to pronounce redhead (audio)
1
: a person having red hair
2
: a North American duck (Aythya americana) resembling the related canvasback but having a shorter bill with a black tip and in the male a brighter reddish head

Examples of redhead in a Sentence

Her brothers are both redheads.
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Molly Ringwald’s Textured Bob One of the most memorable redheads of the ’80s, Molly Ringwald was also a short-hair icon, chopping her strands into bobs and pixies in a variety of textures. Marci Robin, Allure, 9 Oct. 2025 Whitney Rose is a civil-rights leader for redheads. Tom Smyth, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2025 The lanky redhead also recently appeared in an episode of Poker Face, starring Natasha Lyonne. Jillian Sederholm, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Oct. 2025 Chappell Roan’s new hair color Based on reviews of the New York shows, KC audiences should expect show-stopping moments, a new hair color for the famous redhead, an emotional speech of thanks and perhaps a special guest. Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for redhead

Word History

First Known Use

1664, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of redhead was in 1664

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“Redhead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/redhead. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.

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redhead

noun
red·​head -ˌhed How to pronounce redhead (audio)
: a person having red hair

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