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Definition of nosebleed
nosebleed
/ˈnoʊz.bliːd/
nose · bleed
Plural:nosebleeds
nosebleed Lexical Profile
CEFR
B1
Grade
4
Tier
2
Usage
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Syllables
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• noun
1
An instance of bleeding from the blood vessels inside the nose.
Example
"Dry winter air often causes children to get a sudden nosebleed."
2
North American The highest and most distant seating section in a stadium, arena, or theater (usually used in the plural).
Example
"We could only afford tickets in the nosebleeds, so we brought binoculars to watch the game."
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1
North American Located in the highest and most distant tier of a stadium, arena, or theater.
Example
"Even from the nosebleed seats, the energy of the concert was incredible."
2
North American Extremely high or exorbitant, especially in price, valuation, or rate.
Example
"Many retail investors are hesitant to buy tech stocks at such nosebleed valuations."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nosebleed. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nosebleed