red

noun
UK: /red/
US: /red/

  1. A color like blood.

    1. The car is red. [ ] [ ]
    2. I saw the vibrant red sunset over the distant hills and felt peaceful. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

crimson scarlet ruby cherry
red adjective

  1. Of a color like blood.

    1. Her hair is red. [ ] [ ]
    2. The red flags signaled danger during the intense military training exercise. [ ] [ ]

  2. Connected with socialist or communist political movements.

    1. He is a red activist. [ ] [ ]
    2. During the Cold War, many people feared the spread of red ideologies across the globe. [ ] [ ]
red intransitive-verb

  1. To become red, usually in the face, from embarrassment or anger.

    1. He red with anger. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her cheeks red slightly after receiving the unexpected compliment from her manager. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "red" is /red/ in British English and /red/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "red": crimson, scarlet, ruby, cherry.

Example usage of "red": "The car is red.". More examples on the page.