noun
Uncommon
hives
hyvz
Hives (noun) means an itchy, red, raised rash on the skin, often triggered by an allergic reaction. Example: “She broke out in hives after eating shellfish.”
noun
1
An itchy, red, raised rash on the skin, often triggered by an allergic reaction.
"She broke out in hives after eating shellfish."
"Stress can sometimes bring on a case of hives."
How to use hives
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn itchy, bumpy skin rash, usually caused by an allergy.
Common pairings
break out in hives
a case of hives
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Word forms
- Singular
- hive
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Etymology
Origin uncertain; possibly related to "heave", though the sound change is hard to explain.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for hives
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What does “hives” mean?
The word “hives” means an itchy, red, raised rash on the skin, often triggered by an allergic reaction. In plain terms, an itchy, bumpy skin rash, usually caused by an allergy.
How do you pronounce “hives”?
“Hives” is pronounced hyvz (/haɪvz/ in IPA).
How do you use “hives” in a sentence?
Here is “hives” used in a sentence: “She broke out in hives after eating shellfish.”
What part of speech is “hives”?
“Hives” is a noun.
Is “hives” a common word?
“Hives” is an uncommon word in modern English.
