magenta

noun

ma·​gen·​ta mə-ˈjen-tə How to pronounce magenta (audio)
1
2
: a deep purplish red

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The colors of these cottagey flowers range from brilliant magentas to cotton-candy pinks to fluffy whites. Michelle Darrisaw, Southern Living, 25 June 2026 Witherspoon, 50, wore a pink lace dress with a corseted bodice and a sweetheart neckline, while Deacon, 22, coordinated in a black suit with a magenta tie. Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026 The flesh of this variety leans toward purple magenta, while its skin is fuchsia. Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 21 June 2026 Communities deemed most at risk are represented by magenta spots on the map. Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for magenta

Word History

Etymology

Magenta, Italy

First Known Use

1860, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of magenta was in 1860

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“Magenta.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/magenta. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

magenta

noun
ma·​gen·​ta mə-ˈjent-ə How to pronounce magenta (audio)
1
: a deep red dye
2
: a deep purplish red

Medical Definition

magenta

noun
ma·​gen·​ta mə-ˈjent-ə How to pronounce magenta (audio)

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