-
- To save this word, you'll need to log in.
Examples of red ink in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The increase in red ink brought the national debt to $36.1 trillion as the month drew to a close.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
Rome’s iconic Cinecittà Studios is drowning in red ink.
—Alan Friedman, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Dec. 2024
Fiscal restraints don’t seem to be a priority of either presidential candidate, but policies advanced by former President Trump could add more red ink to the federal debt compared to those favored by Vice President Harris.
—Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 27 Oct. 2024
This pattern of either ignoring red ink or dwelling on distractions points to future economic and financial difficulties.
—Milton Ezrati, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for red ink
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Word History
Etymology
from the use of red ink in financial statements to indicate a loss
First Known Use
1926, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Dictionary Entries Near red ink
Cite this Entry
“Red ink.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/red%20ink. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
Kids Definition
red ink
noun1
: a business loss
2
: the condition of showing a business loss
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share