Word
redhead
Phoneticsred·head, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɹɛdˌhɛd/
UK/ɹˈɛdhɛd/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a person who has natural red hair. It is a common way to describe someone's appearance based on their hair color.
n. a person with naturally red hair. Often informal in tone; occasionally used as a modifier before another noun.
Examples
“My sister is the only redhead in our family.”
“The director is specifically looking for a redhead to play the lead role in the new period drama.”
“While the script didn't specify hair color, the casting of a redhead provided a striking visual contrast against the dark, moody sets of the film's opening act.”
Examples
simple
“My sister is the only redhead in our family.”
contextual
“The director is specifically looking for a redhead to play the lead role in the new period drama.”
complex
“While the script didn't specify hair color, the casting of a redhead provided a striking visual contrast against the dark, moody sets of the film's opening act.”
Usage
Can be used as a noun or as a modifier in phrases like 'redhead actress'.
Etymology
Bahuvrihi compound of red + head.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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