reddish

adjective

red·​dish ˈre-dish How to pronounce reddish (audio)
Synonyms of reddishnext
: tinged with red
reddishness noun

Examples of reddish in a Sentence

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The flowers are small, reddish-pink, and spike-shaped, growing in tight clusters on tapered stems, accompanied by attractive waxy leaves. Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 9 Feb. 2026 Fifty white flags were stained with reddish earth retrieved from each American state, with the intention of highlighting what unifies the fractious nation, not what divides it. Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026 The reddish-pink Cara Cara orange is a highly unique source of fiber and is exactly the trendy, eye-catching type of produce that customers are looking for in 2026. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Feb. 2026 See the reddish area on the left? Stephanie Slifer, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reddish

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of reddish was in the 14th century

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“Reddish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reddish. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

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reddish

adjective
red·​dish ˈred-ish How to pronounce reddish (audio)
: somewhat red
reddishness noun

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