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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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 14 Mar. 2026.

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