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

The Nosebleed, written and directed by Aya Ogawa.

From Washington Post • Apr. 7, 2023

His older brother was into heavy-metal music, and Drnaso began to join him at concerts and record stores, developing a love for splenetic bands like Acid Bath and Agoraphobic Nosebleed.

From The New Yorker • Jan. 14, 2019

Nosebleed tickets run close to $100, with various inane fees totaled up.

From New York Times • Aug. 13, 2017

As does the next scene, when Nosebleed Woman bids farewell to her Breck-Girl bestie who, sadly, has failed to partner in time and has one last day as a human.

From Salon • May 20, 2016

Nosebleed Section Our seats are in the clouds, and every time Dad thinks the ref makes a bad call, he rains.

From "The Crossover" by Kwame Alexander