redness

noun

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

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This helps reduce redness, cracking, dryness, and inflammation, especially during longer cleaning sessions. Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026 Mastitis symptoms such as redness, pain, warmth in the breast accompanied by fever. Alex Vance, Parents, 29 Jan. 2026 Infused with Tea Tree Oil and Calendula, these patches help flatten blemishes faster, calm redness and protect the area from picking for cleaner healing. William Jones january 29, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026 The illness typically starts with cold-like symptoms, including fever, cough and runny nose, along with inflammation and redness of the eyes and tiny white spots in the mouth. Chris Mueller, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 28 Jan. 2026 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 1 Feb. 2026.

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