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

So it makes sense to scour for opportunities in areas that have charts that do not look as if they’re at nosebleed levels.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

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

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

“The nosebleed probably would have done the trick,” whispered Inej.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo