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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Calming skin visually involves taming redness and irritation, for which a botanical extract from the Tasmanian pepperberry is especially useful. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 4 Jan. 2026 This causes symptoms such as swelling, redness, and itchy skin. Merve Ceylan, Health, 4 Jan. 2026 Healing rarely moves in straight lines, and having someone to ask about redness, itchiness or uneven sprouts can make the months-long wait more manageable. Nia Bowers, Miami Herald, 31 Dec. 2025 Other signs your skin is being irritated by a beauty product include redness or flaking. Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 30 Dec. 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 10 Jan. 2026.

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