: a ship with a narrow overhanging stern
called also pinkie
1
: any of a genus (Dianthus of the family Caryophyllaceae, the pink family) of chiefly Eurasian herbs having usually pink, red, or white flowers
1
: any of a group of colors bluish red to red in hue, of medium to high lightness, and of low to moderate saturation
2
a
: the scarlet color of a fox hunter's coat
also
: a fox hunter's coat of this color
b
: pink-colored clothing
c
pinks plural
: light-colored trousers formerly worn by army officers
3
: pinko
1
: of the color pink
2
: holding moderately radical and usually socialistic political or economic views
3
: emotionally moved : excited
—often used as an intensive
tickled pink
pinkness
noun
pinked; pinking; pinks
1
a
: to perforate in an ornamental pattern
b
: to cut a saw-toothed edge on
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The verb pink referring to perforation and piercing is from a Middle English word meaning "to thrust." It dates to the early 16th century whereas the noun referring to the color pink and its related adjective date to the 17th and 18th centuries, respectively.
Examples of pink in a Sentence
Noun (2)
the pink of society will be at the gala for the city's opera company
Adjective
Her dress is pale pink.
Verb
accidentally pinked my shoulder with his fencing sword
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Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 18 June 2025
For instance, there are strong pinks from the bloodleaf (Iresine rhizomatosa) and the ‘Electric Pink’ cabbage palm (Cordyline banksia), and deep purple from Joyful Jasper, a rhizomatous begonia (Begonia ‘Joyful Jasper’).
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 June 2025
Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 27 June 2025
Ice Spice unveiled her molten chrome Princess car in April, while Westman cast his in bubblegum pink with a pullout picnic table in an installation in London in May.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 25 June 2025
Caity Weaver, The Atlantic, 5 June 2025
The large tropical-looking blooms range in color from white to pink to purple, often with a contrasting eye.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 25 May 2025
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Noun
Sunset blush: Inspired by the fiery hues of the sky just before twilight, this blush style combines the warmth of orange with the radiance of pink for a sweet glow.
—Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 18 June 2025
For instance, there are strong pinks from the bloodleaf (Iresine rhizomatosa) and the ‘Electric Pink’ cabbage palm (Cordyline banksia), and deep purple from Joyful Jasper, a rhizomatous begonia (Begonia ‘Joyful Jasper’).
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 June 2025
Adjective
Speaking of Gyeong-seok, he’s been trying to fight off the pink soldiers who have begun opening fire on his boat.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 27 June 2025
Ice Spice unveiled her molten chrome Princess car in April, while Westman cast his in bubblegum pink with a pullout picnic table in an installation in London in May.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 25 June 2025
Verb
Heaped upon it: pork products representing every hue on the glistening spectrum from brown to pink (rosy ham hock, charred pork belly, thick shoulder slices, a common hot dog).
—Caity Weaver, The Atlantic, 5 June 2025
The large tropical-looking blooms range in color from white to pink to purple, often with a contrasting eye.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 25 May 2025
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“Pink.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pink. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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pink
1 of 3 noun1
: any of a genus of herbs that have narrow leaves and are often grown for their showy usually pink flowers produced singly or in clusters
2
: the highest degree
athletes in the pink of condition
pink
2 of 3 noun
: a pale red
pink
adjective
pinkish
adjective
ˈpiŋ-kish
pinkness
noun
pink
3 of 3 verb
: to cut cloth, leather, or paper in an ornamental pattern or with a saw-toothed edge
Etymology
Noun
origin unknown
Verb
from earlier pink "stab, pierce," from Middle English pinken "to thrust"
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