noun
Uncommon
redhead
REHD-hehd
Redhead (noun) means a person with naturally red or reddish hair. Example: “Her younger sister is the only redhead in the family.”
noun
1
A person with naturally red or reddish hair.
"I like redheads. Their mouths are like a drop of strawberry jam in a glass of milk."
— Matthew Weiner, Red in the Face (2007)
"Her younger sister is the only redhead in the family."
2
A North American diving duck with a reddish-brown head, prized as game.
"Hunters spotted a flock of redheads on the lake at dawn."
How to use redhead
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone with red hair — also the name of a type of duck.
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Etymology
A compound of red and head, describing someone by the colour of their hair.
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What does “redhead” mean?
The word “redhead” means a person with naturally red or reddish hair. In plain terms, someone with red hair — also the name of a type of duck.
How do you pronounce “redhead”?
“Redhead” is pronounced REHD-hehd (/ˈɹɛdˌhɛd/ in IPA).
How do you use “redhead” in a sentence?
Here is “redhead” used in a sentence: “Her younger sister is the only redhead in the family.”
What is another word for “redhead”?
Words with a similar meaning to “redhead” include Red, ginger, ginge, ging, ginger head and ginger knob.
What part of speech is “redhead”?
“Redhead” is a noun.
Is “redhead” a common word?
“Redhead” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “redhead” have?
“Redhead” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person with naturally red or reddish hair.
