Redeye

ˈrē-ˌdī

Meaning & Definition

noun

A type of flight that departs late at night and arrives the next morning.

I booked a redeye to New York to save on accommodation costs.

A condition characterized by redness of the eyes, often due to fatigue or irritation.

After pulling an all-nighter, I had severe redeye in the morning.

verb

To make one's eyes red, typically from exhaustion, irritation, or the effects of alcohol.

The smoke from the campfire redeyed everyone at the gathering.

The term 'redeye' originated from the combination of 'red', referring to the appearance of tired eyes, and 'eye', referring to the part of the face.

redeye flight

A late-night flight that enables travelers to save time by traveling overnight.

redeye passenger

A passenger traveling on a redeye flight.

redeye effect

The appearance of redness in the eyes, often after lack of sleep.

red eye

A condition where the eye appears red due to irritation or fatigue.

jet lag

A temporary sleep disorder that can affect travelers after long-distance flights.

A late-night flight that allows for travel while sleeping.

I always book redeyes for my business trips to maximize my time.

Tired-looking eyes caused by lack of sleep.

After the redeye, I woke up with serious redeye.