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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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Beloved by Allure editors and dermatologists alike, Prequel’s Universal Skin Solution Dermal Spray is a soothing staple that calms redness, texture, and dryness with just a spritz or two. Lily Wohlner, Allure, 29 Nov. 2025 Swelling and redness in the first days are normal. Wyles Daniel, Freep.com, 25 Nov. 2025 The flexible silicone mask wraps comfortably around the face (secured by adjustable velcro straps), targeting skin-care concerns ranging from fine lines and wrinkles to redness and dark spots. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 25 Nov. 2025 There are also scarring alopecias, says Goh, which also cause bald spots, often with itching, tenderness and redness, and sometimes pimples on the scalp. Sydney Lupkin, NPR, 23 Nov. 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 30 Nov. 2025.

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