redheaded

adjective

red·​head·​ed ˈred-ˌhe-dəd How to pronounce redheaded (audio)
: having red hair or a red head

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Getting a burger off the Mickie D’s dollar menu or a cheap square burger from the redheaded girl are days of the past. Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 1 Apr. 2024 This week, we were introduced to the West Tower — the redheaded stepchild of the building, across the courtyard from our protagonists’ digs. Tom Smyth, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2024 Stephanie Morgan, blowing her trademark pink bubble, Achmed Khan in his oversized headphones and redheaded speedster Pete Wheeler show up first. Tess Demeyer, The Athletic, 20 Aug. 2024 Texas redheaded centipede The venomous Texas redheaded centipede can grow up to a half-foot in length — and its bite can be very painful. Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 6 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for redheaded 

Word History

First Known Use

1565, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of redheaded was in 1565

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“Redheaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/redheaded. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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redheaded

adjective
red·​head·​ed -ˈhed-əd How to pronounce redheaded (audio)
: having red hair or a red head
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