bloodshot

[ bluhd-shot ]

adjective

1. (of the eyes) red because of dilated blood vessels.

bloodshot

/ ˈblʌdˌʃɒt /

adjective

1. (of an eye) inflamed

Word History and Origins

Origin of bloodshot¹

1545–55; apocopated variant of blood-shotten. See blood, shotten

Example Sentences

Timberlake's arresting officers said that the "Cry Me A River" singer had "glassy and bloodshot" eyes and that "a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage was emanating from" him.

From Salon

When officers pulled him over, Timberlake's eyes were "bloodshot and glassy", and a "strong odour of an alcoholic beverage was emanating from his breath", according to a charging document.

From BBC

Police described Timberlake during the arrest as having “bloodshot and glassy” eyes with a “strong odor of an alcoholic beverage” on his breath, according to court papers obtained by The Times.

From Los Angeles Times

In the morning, she says she had a bloodshot eye.

From BBC

When officers pulled him over, Timberlake's eyes were "bloodshot and glassy" and a "strong odour of an alcoholic beverage was emanating from his breath", according to a charging document.

From BBC