redheaded

adjective

red·​head·​ed ˈred-ˌhe-dəd How to pronounce redheaded (audio)
: having red hair or a red head

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The redheaded single mother of two agreed to give Rogers a ride and was found dead in the bathtub of his hotel room on Nov. 7, 1995, stabbed multiple times and Rogers' watch lodged underneath her. Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 15 May 2025 In many areas, the anole has disappeared, and the redheaded agama are now basking in the sun. Denise Hruby, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Mar. 2025 The new owner of the house — a redheaded woman named Alex — introduces herself to Steve and invites him in, which appears to be an invitation to another Minecraft adventure. Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025 In the comics, the event introduced a redheaded female superhero named Jackpot. Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for redheaded

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First Known Use

1565, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of redheaded was in 1565

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“Redheaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/redheaded. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

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redheaded

adjective
red·​head·​ed -ˈhed-əd How to pronounce redheaded (audio)
: having red hair or a red head
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