Nosebleed

/ˈnoʊzˌbliːd/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A hemorrhage from the nostrils, often due to a variety of causes such as dry air or injury.
After spending too much time in the dry environment, she experienced a nosebleed.
A common term used to describe a bleeding from the nose, which is usually not serious.
He paused the game when his son had a sudden nosebleed.
The most severe or extreme seat location in a theater or stadium, often the farthest from the stage or field.
We ended up with nosebleed seats at the concert, but the music was still amazing.

Etymology

The term is a compound of 'nose' and 'bleed', indicating bleeding from the nasal area.

Common Phrases and Expressions

nosebleed seats
Seating located high up in a venue, often referring to a concert or sports event, which is far from the action.

Related Words

epistaxis
Medical term for a nosebleed.
hemorrhage
Profuse bleeding, not limited to any particular area.

Slang Meanings

Nosebleed seats
We sat in the nosebleed section at the concert.
To get a nosebleed
I got a nosebleed when the temperature changed suddenly.