Rash (Noun)
Meaning 1
A series of unexpected and unpleasant occurrences; "a rash of bank robberies"; "a blizzard of lawsuits".
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- A rash of severe storms has been sweeping across the country, leaving destruction in its wake.
- The city has seen a rash of car break-ins in recent weeks, prompting police to increase patrols.
- There has been a rash of celebrities coming forward with allegations of harassment in the entertainment industry.
- The company has been hit with a rash of negative reviews after a series of high-profile failures.
- A rash of mysterious fires has been plaguing the neighborhood, with several buildings destroyed in the past month.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Any red eruption of the skin.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The doctor examined the rash on the patient's arm to determine the cause of the irritation.
- After spending the day at the beach, she developed a painful rash on her shoulders and back.
- The child's rash was so severe that it required a trip to the emergency room for treatment.
- The new medication caused a rash to break out all over his body, forcing him to stop taking it.
- The poison ivy rash itched and burned for days, making it difficult for him to sleep at night.