nosebleed

[ nohz-bleed ]

noun

1. bleeding bleed from the nose.
2. red trillium.

nosebleed

/ ˈnəʊzˌbliːd /

noun

1. bleeding from the nose, as the result of injury, etc Technical nameepistaxis

Word History and Origins

Origin of nosebleed¹

1400–50 as plant name; 1850–55 nosebleed fordef 1; late Middle English; nose, bleed

Example Sentences

The disaster spewed about 100,000 tons of methane and other chemicals into the air, forcing more than 8,000 families to flee their homes, with many reporting headaches, nosebleeds and nausea.

From Los Angeles Times

A mild Santa Ana wind can be irritating, giving people nosebleeds and blowing sand in their eyes, but the more severe events can have deadly consequences.

From Los Angeles Times

Even from the nosebleeds, the view is impressive compared to other arenas.

From Los Angeles Times

"My nose always goes, it's boxing, you're going to get a little nosebleed, it's what makes champions," Ball said.

From BBC

Avroh, 15, another party to the lawsuit, developed severe nosebleeds after a string of bad fire seasons that began when he was in the fourth grade.

From Los Angeles Times