nosebleed

American  

[nohz-bleed] / ˈnoʊzˌblid /

noun

1. bleeding from the nose.

2. red trillium.

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nosebleed British  

/ ˈnəʊzˌbliːd /

noun

1. Technical name: epistaxis.  bleeding from the nose, as the result of injury, etc

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Etymology

Origin of nosebleed

1400–50 as plant name; 1850–55 nosebleed for def. 1; late Middle English; see nose, bleed

Example Sentences

In his evidence Huntley claimed Holly died accidentally after falling into his bath when he was helping her with a nosebleed.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

Tien broke immediately to signal his intent, but his momentum was interrupted when he needed treatment for a nosebleed.

From Barron's • Jan. 25, 2026

That has already reached nosebleed levels but isn’t yet showing any signs of slumping.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026

In 1999, internet stocks traded at nosebleed valuations.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 2, 2025

She says when boys go from the one number year, which is nine, to the two number year, which is ten, they’re changing and prone to the nosebleed.

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt