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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Although the symptoms of a tick bite vary depending on the type of tick that bit you, common symptoms include redness surrounding the bite and a bull's eye rash. Laura Schober, Health, 9 July 2025 That might mean allergy shots or mast cell stabilizer eye drops, which can help prevent or reduce symptoms like itching, redness, and tearing. Angela Haupt, Time, 8 July 2025 Similar to other injectables, experts say that there is always a risk of bruising, redness, swelling, or an allergic reaction with skin boosters. Audrey Noble, Vogue, 7 July 2025 Most flu vaccines currently used in the United States contain little to no thimerosal, but both the Food and Drug Administration and the CDC say there is no evidence low doses of thimerosal in vaccines cause harm other than minor reactions at the injection site, such as redness or swelling. Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 26 June 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 20 Jul. 2025.

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