redness

noun

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

Examples of redness in a Sentence

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During the attack, the baby fell from the table onto the floor, which later caused swelling to the child’s forehead and redness, prosecutors said. Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 13 Dec. 2025 Signs of frostbite include redness, pain, numbness, and skin that appears white or waxy. Brandi D. Addison, Louisville Courier Journal, 12 Dec. 2025 The North American Baseline Series — often used by dermatologists — is a standard list of allergens most commonly known to cause contact dermatitis, meaning skin irritation like redness or dry, cracked skin caused by direct contact with an allergen. Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 12 Dec. 2025 Your Skin May Become Less Irritated Echinacea has anti-inflammatory compounds that may help calm skin redness, itching, and breakouts. Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 9 Dec. 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 20 Dec. 2025.

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