redeye

[ red-ahy ]

noun

, plural red·eyes, (especially collectively) red·eye

1. any of several fishes having red eyes, as the rock bass.
2. red-eyed vireo.
3. Also red eye. Slang. cheap, strong whiskey.
4. red-eye ( def 2 ).
5. Redeye, Military. a shoulder-launched U.S. Army surface-to-air missile capable of destroying low-flying aircraft.
6. red-eye ( def 4 ).

adjective

1. red-eye.

redeye

/ ˈrɛdˌaɪ /

noun

1. slang.
   inferior whiskey
2. slang.
   a drink incorporating beer and tomato juice
3. another name for rudd

Word History and Origins

Origin of redeye¹

First recorded in 1665–75; 1920–25, redeye fordef 3; red ¹ + eye

Example Sentences

He homered in the second inning of the American League’s 3-2 loss on Tuesday night, then returned home on a redeye flight to be with his wife for the birth of their son.

From Washington Times

If you’re on a redeye flight or if you need extra space because you have a bad back — in other words, in special circumstances — you can lean a little.

From Seattle Times

I took a redeye flight out that night to Logan Airport in Boston so that I could meet with Patriots coaches and personnel the next day.

From Los Angeles Times

He had to take a redeye flight to Florida.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s like taking a redeye, but with the ability to have a full night’s rest.

From Washington Post