redness

noun

red·​ness ˈred-nəs How to pronounce redness (audio)
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: the quality or state of being red or red-hot

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Symptoms include eye pain, a sensation of something being stuck in the eye, watering, light sensitivity, redness, irritation and blurred or clouded vision. — Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 23 Aug. 2026 The recall affects 15mL bottles of Clear Eyes' Maximum Itchy Eye Relief, which mitigates itchiness, redness and other eye irritations, according to the product description. — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026 What’s more, the formula targets the look of redness with cloudberry extract, a nutrient-rich ingredient with antioxidant properties. — Jenny Berg, InStyle, 19 Aug. 2026 By targeting this pathway, azelaic acid can lessen the flushing and redness associated with rosacea. — Kelsey Stewart, Allure, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for redness

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First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of redness was before the 12th century

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“Redness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/redness. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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