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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Jumping in nightly is the fastest way to end up with peeling, redness and frustration — and then abandoning the product altogether. Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026 Your skin needs time to acclimate, and pushing too hard too fast can cause redness and peeling that sets you back. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026 But within a couple of weeks, my skin felt noticeably calmer—less redness, smoother texture, and overall more quenched. Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 6 Apr. 2026 The infection can cause pain, swelling, and redness in the affected area. Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 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 23 Apr. 2026.

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