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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Brown recluse spider: Bites often cause redness, swelling and sometimes a blister, with symptoms including itching, skin sores, fever, nausea and muscle pain. Sacbee.com, 13 Aug. 2025 Like its name suggests, this rich, fragrance-free moisturizer is a reliable remedy for redness. Lisa Desantis, Glamour, 6 Aug. 2025 If someone has redness and inflammation, a dermatologist may recommend anti-inflammatory drugs. Ashley Abramson, Allure, 4 Aug. 2025 Plus, it's infused with centella asiatica to soothe stressed skin, as well as subtle green pigments that help counteract redness in the skin. Deanna Pai, Vogue, 4 Aug. 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 Aug. 2025.

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