redness

noun

red·​ness ˈred-nəs How to pronounce redness (audio)
: the quality or state of being red or red-hot

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In recent months, customers who have used Mitchum's deodorant have shared stories and photos online about dealing with redness, skin rashes, chemical burns and severe pain after using the products. Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 11 Sep. 2025 As tiny wounds form on your skin, pinpoint bleeding and some redness will start to appear. Carley Millhone, Health, 9 Sep. 2025 Its anti-inflammatory properties can reduce redness and irritation associated with skin conditions like acne, psoriasis, and eczema. Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2025 Made with prebiotic oat to soothe irritation and support the skin barrier, the gentle cream also has feverfew extract, which is packed with antioxidants that reduce redness and further calm irritation. Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for redness

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of redness was before the 12th century

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“Redness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/redness. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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