Recent Examples on the WebThe signs of oral thrush, such as a white coating or white spots in the mouth, redness, and pain, all indicate a need to see a healthcare provider.—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 14 Aug. 2024 Bacterial paronychia often causes redness, swelling and pain around the skin fold of the nail, sometimes with puslike drainage, says Olabola Awosika, a dermatologist with Pinnacle Dermatology in Detroit.—Marlene Cimons, Washington Post, 28 July 2024 This fragrance-free cream offers just that with a blend of allantoin, shea butter, and sodium PCA, which work together to calm redness and bolster the moisture barrier.—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2024 In humans, symptoms have included eye redness and flu-like respiratory issues.—Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 17 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for redness
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Word History
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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