redness
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of redness
before 900; Middle English rednesse, Old English rēadnes; see red 1, -ness
Example Sentences
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"The president is using this treatment for one week, and the redness is expected to last for a few weeks."
From Barron's ● Mar. 2, 2026
UV radiation can injure DNA and generate oxidative stress in skin cells, which in turn triggers inflammation that causes the familiar redness, pain, and blistering of sunburn.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 30, 2025
There can be side effects - such as redness, swelling and bruising but these tend to be temporary.
From BBC ● Nov. 21, 2025
I spotted women glowing with post-laser redness everywhere.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 14, 2025
I squeeze the armrests so tightly the redness pulls away from my knuckles.
From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth
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