redness
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of redness
before 900; Middle English rednesse, Old English rēadnes; see red 1, -ness
Example Sentences
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"You could see the redness and there was smoke everywhere," Morrell said.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
The treatment did not, however, significantly change outward signs such as redness or swelling.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 13, 2026
That reaction produced the familiar signs of inflammation, including pain, redness, heat, and swelling, similar to what can happen after an injury or infection.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 13, 2026
You’re doing it wrong if you experience persistent tightness, burning, itching or redness, said Gohara, the dermatologist.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
I squeeze the armrests so tightly the redness pulls away from my knuckles.
From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth
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