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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There’s also algae to hydrate and firm, vegan marine collagen peptides to boost elasticity and beta-glucan to calm redness. Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025 The kaolin clay kept my oil-prone areas in check without making my skin feel tight, and the green tea helped calm any redness. Tira Urquhart, Essence, 25 Feb. 2025 Bird flu symptoms in humans include: Mild symptoms - Eye redness and irritation, mild fever, cough and fatigue. Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025 Best for barrier support: The Ordinary Soothing and Barrier Support Serum 7/14 The Ordinary Soothing and Barrier Support Serum $17 Amazon $17 Sephora Best for: Reducing redness and treating sensitive skin. Denise Primbet, Glamour, 21 Feb. 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 2 Mar. 2025.

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