redhead

[ red-hed ]

noun

1. a person having red hair.
2. an American diving duck, Aythya americana, the male of which has a bright chestnut-red head. heads.

redhead

/ ˈrɛdˌhɛd /

noun

1. a person with red hair
2. a diving duck, Aythya americana , of North America, the male of which has a grey-and-black body and a reddish-brown head

Word History and Origins

Origin of redhead¹

First recorded in 1655–65; red ¹ + head

Example Sentences

A Missouri man is hoping to sock it to Bass Pro Shops to the tune of $5 million over the company’s lifetime warranty—or lack of it—on its RedHead Lifetime Guarantee All-Purpose Wool Socks.

From Outside Online

The mild-mannered redhead sparks a connection that blossoms throughout the season as the two go on dates, share pizzas, and discover the warmth they bring out in each other.

From The Daily Beast

In 2018, the popular Pirates of the Caribbean ride got an overhaul when a redhead who had once been sold as a bride became a pirate instead.

From Washington Post

A Fish and Wildlife special agent collected the bodies of two birds at the site, a redhead duck and a mourning dove.

From The Daily Beast

She was a perky redhead of about 30 with lively blue eyes, a petite figure, and lots of nerve.

From The Daily Beast

Swap out that blond with the A-cup for a busty redhead in an instant.

From The Daily Beast

Who was that bubbly, effervescent redhead hosting ‘Chelsea Lately’ on Monday night?

From The Daily Beast

Being a redhead has become so en vogue now with the Jessica Chastains and Emma Stones of the world.

From The Daily Beast

The big redhead had some difficulty getting into the pocket of his suit coat from which he extracted a card.

From Project Gutenberg

Can be distinguished from the Redhead by its darker head, lighter back, and gradually sloping bill.

From Project Gutenberg

Their plumage is black and white, somewhat similar in pattern to that of the Redhead, but darker, and the whole head is black.

From Project Gutenberg

The redhead hired the professional to play with him and criticise his shots.

From Project Gutenberg

When the tension was almost unbearable the redhead turned and grinned at MacNeath.

From Project Gutenberg