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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However, when not done properly, exfoliation can cause redness, flaking, and irritation. Sherri Gordon, Health, 26 Sep. 2025 Mosquito bites can cause a range of reactions, from mild redness and itching to blisters and bruise-like dark spots, depending on the person’s sensitivity, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025 Symptoms of non-Lyme disease carrying tick bites may include mild redness, swelling or itching. Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025 Bites can cause regional discomfort and redness, similar to bee stings. Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 19 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for redness

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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 30 Sep. 2025.

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