reddish

adjective

red·​dish ˈre-dish How to pronounce reddish (audio)
: tinged with red
reddishness noun

Examples of reddish in a Sentence

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The beaver pond upstream of Lake Angeline drained early Thursday, July 17, causing reddish sediment to empty into the water, according to a news release from the DNR. Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 23 July 2025 So, too, the contrast between Aldebaran’s reddish glow and the white brilliance of Venus. Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025 Nearly thirty inches tall, made from a dull, reddish, unglazed ceramic, Gauguin’s Oviri is a kind of golem. Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 11 July 2025 Blood Moon/total lunar eclipse: March 13-14 The moon will appear a striking reddish color in a matter of weeks when a magnificent total lunar eclipse becomes visible all across the United States. Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for reddish

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of reddish was in the 14th century

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“Reddish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reddish. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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reddish

adjective
red·​dish ˈred-ish How to pronounce reddish (audio)
: somewhat red
reddishness noun

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