heat rash

noun

1. prickly heat.

heat rash

noun

1. See miliaria
   a nontechnical name for miliaria

Word History and Origins

Origin of heat rash¹

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

If they’re too tight it can cause you to spill out, or even give you skin issues like dermatitis, heat rash, and hives.

From Essence.com

Muriel has been bitten all over by mosquitoes, and Mabelle has also suffered from heat-rash.

From Project Gutenberg

They disagree with some persons and give rise to a heat rash.

From Project Gutenberg