redness

noun

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

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Other typical reactions can include redness, mild bruising or discomfort at injection sites, which usually subside within 48 hours. Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 1 Aug. 2025 Symptoms include a fever, redness, swelling, and pain. Amanda MacMillan, Health, 30 July 2025 Use it to even out the look of redness, dark spots or breakouts while keeping your skin protected from the sun. Jené Luciani Sena May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 29 July 2025 Cool your skin: Use cold compresses or a cool bath to reduce swelling and redness. Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 19 July 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 5 Aug. 2025.

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