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Definition of redhead

redhead

/ˈrɛd.hɛd/
red · head
Plural:redheads
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Adjective:redheaded
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• noun

1

A person who has naturally red, auburn, or coppery-orange hair.

Example

"As a natural redhead with fair skin, she always makes sure to wear high-factor sunscreen at the beach."

2

North American A medium-sized North American diving duck (Aythya americana) of the family Anatidae, in which the adult male has a rounded rufous-red head, a black breast, and a gray body.

Example

"During the autumn migration, large flocks of redheads gather on shallow coastal bays and freshwater marshes."

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• Nearby Words

redeye
redfin pickerel
redfish
redhead
redheaded
redhorse
redial

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the early 16th century, formed as a transparent compound of 'red' and 'head' (used metonymically to refer to a person with red hair).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Redhead. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/redhead
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