red

Definitions

1. noun

   The color of blood or ripe strawberries.

   Examples

   • She painted the door bright red.
   • Red can be seen as hot or angry.
2. noun

   In old use, a communist or revolutionary.

   Examples

   • The old poster showed reds marching in the square.
   • He was called a red for his political views.
3. noun

   One of the fifteen red balls in snooker.

   Examples

   • The player potted a red before the black.
   • There are fifteen reds on the table at the start.
4. noun

   Red wine.

   Examples

   • A bottle of red, please.
   • He opened the bottle of red with ease.
5. noun

   A kind of beer with a red color.

   Examples

   • Irish reds are known for their smooth taste.
   • The pub had two reds and a stout on tap.
6. noun

   An animal that is red in color, such as a red kangaroo.

   Examples

   • The red kangaroo is the largest marsupial in Australia.
   • A red squirrel ran up the tree.
7. noun

   A short name for the redshank, a bird with red legs.

   Examples

   • A red searched the mud for worms at low tide.
   • Birdwatchers saw several reds along the river mouth.
8. noun

   An old and now offensive word for Native Americans.

   Examples

   • An old history book used this word, but it is now offensive.
   • The outdated word has been replaced by respectful language.
   ≈redskin
9. noun

   In slang, a red pill of a sleeping drug.

   Examples

   • He was arrested for having reds.
   • Police took the pills known as reds.
   ≈redbird≈red devil
10. noun

    A red traffic light.

    Examples

    • The driver was fined for running a red.
    • She slowed down as the light turned red.