redhead

noun

red·​head ˈred-ˌhed 

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Word History

First Known Use

1664, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for redhead

• abed
• ahead
• beachhead
• bedspread
• bedstead
• behead
• blackhead
• blockhead
• bloodshed
• bowhead
• breastfed
• bridgehead

Kids Definition

redhead

noun

red·​head -ˌhed 

: a person having red hair