Pronunciation: /ræʃ/
noun a temporary eruption on the skin
A1 I have a rash on my arm from touching poison ivy.
A2 She developed a rash after using a new laundry detergent.
B1 The doctor diagnosed the rash as an allergic reaction.
B2 The rash spread quickly and became itchy and uncomfortable.
C1 The rash was a side effect of the medication she was taking.
C2 The dermatologist prescribed a cream to help clear up the rash.
adjective showing lack of careful consideration or thought
A1 She had a rash on her arm after touching the plant.
A2 The rash on his face was caused by an allergic reaction.
B1 The doctor prescribed a cream to help with the rash on her skin.
B2 The rash spread quickly and she had to see a dermatologist.
C1 The rash was a side effect of the medication she was taking.
C2 The rash was so severe that she had to be hospitalized for treatment.
formal The doctor diagnosed the patient with a rash and prescribed a medicated cream.
informal I got a rash from the new laundry detergent I used.
slang Don't scratch that rash, it'll only make it worse.
figurative His rash decision to quit his job without another one lined up left him in financial trouble.
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