redness

noun

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

Examples of redness in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Ocular Rosacea Ocular rosacea is inflammation in your eyes and eyelids, leading to burning, redness, and irritation. Lindsay Curtis, Health, 4 Sep. 2024 There may be swelling, redness or discoloration, and tenderness around the surgical site, which typically improves within a few days. Casey Gallagher, Verywell Health, 14 Aug. 2024 In an eye, the worms can cause mild symptoms, like redness and watering, but also severe problems, such as crusty lesions, corneal ulcers, and even blindness. Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 14 Aug. 2024 The signs of oral thrush, such as a white coating or white spots in the mouth, redness, and pain, all indicate a need to see a healthcare provider. Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 14 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for redness 

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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 20 Sep. 2024.

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