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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Additional bumps and redness appearing in a line from the initial wound towards the center of the body (moves up the lymph vessels). Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026 Those photons carry information about the molecules to your eyes — say, about the redness of the apple’s skin, which stems from the quantum energy states of the molecules that constitute it. Quanta Magazine, 13 Feb. 2026 Expect mild redness and a sandpaper-like texture for several days; small sacrifices for a complexion that steals the spotlight. Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026 Swelling, pain or redness in the legs, especially one leg, is also a clue to watch for. Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 10 Feb. 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 14 Feb. 2026.

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