itch
verb (used without object)
to have or feel a peculiar tingling or uneasy irritation of the skin that causes a desire to scratch the part affected.
Example Sentences
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To keep headaches and eye itchiness at bay, Katherine Sharpe now puts on an N95 mask before getting into an Uber or Lyft.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
Pinworms, for example, cause itchiness in the anus and primarily spread between young children and their families, affecting up to 15% of the population at any given time.
From Salon ● May 18, 2025
Dermatologists say that scalp treatments promote circulation and detoxify, as well as calm and hydrate skin, all of which can help prevent dandruff, itchiness, dryness and inflammation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2024
Coconut oil is a great natural remedy for all sorts of skin problems: dry skin, itchiness, athlete’s foot, ringworm, diaper rash, and eczema.
From National Geographic ● Feb. 7, 2024
A mosquito bite meant a bit of itchiness, that was all.
From "Endangered" by Eliot Schrefer
