All Definitions for Red
Below are all the dictionary definitions of red:
1The colour of the setting sun, blood, and strawberries
2The colour which is evoked by the longest visible wavelengths (between about 625–740 nm), and a primary additive colour.
3Red wine.
4Any of several varieties of ale which are brewed with red or kilned malt, giving the beer a red colour.
5A revolutionary socialist or (most commonly) a Communist
6(usually capitalized) a Bolshevik, a supporter of the Bolsheviks in the Russian Civil War.
7Supportive of, related to, or dominated by a political party or movement represented by the color red:
8Left-wing parties and movements, chiefly socialist or communist, including the U.K. Labour party and the Social Democratic Party of Germany.
9The U.S. Republican Party.
10One of the 15 red balls used in snooker, distinguished from the colours.
11A red variety of an animal, such as a red kangaroo or a red squirrel.
12A redshank.
13A red light (a traffic signal)
14Chili con carne (usually in the phrase "bowl of red").
15Tomato ketchup.
16Of a red hue.
17Having an orange-brown or orange-blond colour
18Ginger.
19Having a redder hue than usual due to embarrassment, anger, sunburn, etc.
20Flushed.
21Having a brown color.
22Of the hearts or diamonds suits. Compare black (“of the spades or clubs suits”)
23One of the three color charges for quarks.
24Of the lower-frequency region of the (typically visible) part of the electromagnetic spectrum which is relevant in the specific observation.
25Of a red color charge.
26The drug secobarbital
27A capsule of this drug.
28Red lemonade
29An American Indian.
30The redfish or red drum, Sciaenops ocellatus, a fish with reddish fins and scales.
31Amerind
32Relating to Amerindians or First Nations.
33A nickname given to someone who has or had red hair.
34A Communist.
35Communist.
36A supporter of a sports team who wears red as part of their kit.
37Red (hair color).
38Alternative spelling of redd. [(obsolete) To free from entanglement.]
39Acronym of reverse electrodialysis. [The salinity gradient energy retrieved from the difference in the salt concentration between seawater and river water.]
About rhymes for red
Finding the right rhyme for red helps poets and songwriters add rhythm, musicality, and memorability to their work. Defined as "The colour of the setting sun, blood, and strawberries", red has 19 words that share its ending sound pattern.
Each rhyme carries a slightly different meaning and connotation. Dread is the most common rhyme in everyday usage. Lead works well in formal or poetic contexts. Head is often preferred when the context calls for a specific nuance or imagery.
When choosing a rhyme, consider the meaning, formality level, and intended emotional impact. Some rhymes work better in casual songs while others shine in formal poetry. The list above provides the most common and useful rhymes for red, but always read your line aloud to ensure the chosen word flows naturally and supports your intended message.