American Dictionary
Definition rash in American English
rash noun
[countable] noun
/ræʃ/
1
an area of small red spots on your skin, caused by an illness or an allergic reaction to something that you have touched, eaten, etc.
Synonyms and related words
2
a lot of instances of a particular thing taking place in a short period of time, especially something unpleasant
Example
Local police are investigating a rash of burglaries in the area.
3
to behave towards somebody in a very affectionate way
