red
UK: red | US: red
adj. of a color at the end of the spectrum next to orange, resembling blood or a ruby
n. the color red
n. (informal) a communist or socialist
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"Red" traces back to Old English rēad, derived from Proto-Germanic raudaz, which is linked to the Proto-Indo-European root h₁rewdʰ- ("red, ruddy"). This ancient root also gave rise to words like Latin ruber, Sanskrit rudhirá, and Greek erythrós. The word has retained its core meaning across millennia, consistently associated with the color of blood, fire, and certain natural pigments. Its compact structure reflects its status as a foundational color term in Germanic languages.
She wore a bright red dress to the party.
The sunset painted the sky in shades of red and orange.
The traffic light turned red, so we stopped the car.
His face turned red with embarrassment.
In historical contexts, "red" was often used to symbolize revolution.