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rash

rash

128 2.7
A group of red spots on the skin caused by illness or allergy
  • noun
  • /ræʃ/
translation icon : erupción
  • If you develop a rash after eating shellfish, you might be allergic.
  • skin rash
  • fever and rash
  • develop a rash

I also had a breakout hive rash from one of their face masks.

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Examples

  • After playing outside, I noticed a red rash on my arms and legs.

  • So if you have a rash on your skin, you would put some cream on.

  • If you get a rash, that means it's working.

  • You have a rash on your face?

  • I got this rash here.

  • Within two weeks, the the rash had completely cleared.

  • I think I caught a slight skin rash from dealing with your silver.

    Fiction book (1998)
  • It does look like you have a mild rash.

  • She went to the dermatologist because she had this rash that popped up.

  • The doctor examined the rash on her back and prescribed a soothing cream.

Synonyms

skin rash
vsrash
4 3.0

A red, itchy area on the skin that may have spots or bumps

is the general term for a group of red spots on skin
3 3.0

Red, itchy or sore skin after touching something that causes a reaction

focuses on visible group of red spots rather than general discomfort
skin eruption
vsrash
  • Specialized
1 4.9

Raised red or swollen patches that suddenly appear on the skin

focuses on grouped red spots without stressing suddenness
efflorescence
vsrash
  • Specialized
9.9

A red skin rash that appears as a sign of illness

is a common, simple term for grouped red spots
exanthem
vsrash
  • Specialized
9.9

A widespread skin rash that appears as a sign of disease, often in children

is used for any grouped red spots, not only widespread ones
exanthema
vsrash
  • Specialized
9.9

A skin rash that shows someone has an infection

covers grouped red spots even when not linked to infection

Idioms

Giving someone too much attention in a way that annoys them

Compounds

A quick choice made without thinking that often causes problems

5 2.0

Red, sore skin on a baby's bottom and thighs caused by a wet or dirty diaper

4 3.0

A red, itchy area on the skin that may have spots or bumps

3 5.7

Skin scraped when someone falls or slides on hard ground

1 3.5

A skin irritation with small red bumps that appears when it is hot and humid

1 5.2

A decision made quickly without careful thought

1 4.6

A quick careless remark that can upset people

hangar rash
  • Jargon
8.1

Small scratches and dents on an airplane caused by careless handling in a hangar

nettle rash
  • Specialized
7.2

Itchy skin reaction that makes raised pale spots with red edges after contact with certain plants or other allergens

How Severe

lesion
  • Specialized
60 7.0
rash
128 2.7
eruption
  • Specialized
4 4.9
patch
153 2.7
spot
297 1.0

Surface Forms

rash singular
rashes plural

Etymology

The word rash for a group of red skin spots comes from an old word meaning 'sudden' or 'quick', because these spots often appear suddenly on the skin.