heat rash
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of heat rash
First recorded in 1885–90
Example Sentences
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Elizabeth Hagerty told prison doctors she had heat rash covering her body and couldn’t keep fluids down; they sent her back to her cell, and she died two days later, a month short of release.
From Slate ● Jul. 31, 2026
This process can cause mild symptoms such as an itchy heat rash or swollen feet.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2025
"You have to use sunblock, you have to cover your face and body, because it can be a bit dangerous if you get a sunburn or heat rash," said Solis.
From Salon ● Sep. 3, 2024
He was drenched in sweat, worsening the heat rash on his back and arms.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2023
The worst thing I experienced was heat rash, tiny bumps on my skin that itched at night, along with a handful of mosquito bites.
From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan
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