: 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
Did you know?
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.
Synonyms
Examples of pink in a Sentence
Adjective
Her dress is pale pink.
Verb
accidentally pinked my shoulder with his fencing sword
Recent Examples on the Web
Steve Bender, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2024
His large eyes were lined with kohl, and his lips were painted a moist pink.
—Hilton Als, The New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2024
Instead of going over the top with her glam, Moore opted to let her dress do the talking with a minimal makeup, bar some rosy blush and touch of pink on her lips.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 7 Apr. 2024
The men in pink pressed the Monterrey midfield the rest of the half and were in control of the game heading to intermission.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2024
Order a new bath mat (or a few) in up to 12 colors like white, blush pink (Cherry Blossom), and silver (pictured above).
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Mar. 2024
Available in a range of colors from tweed green to cedar pink, the leggings are conveniently machine washable.
—Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2024
His spring 2017 debut was illuminated with shades of butter yellow, ruby red, and a hot pink, that would be refined and edited into the sensation that was Valentino Pink PP, which debuted at the fall 2022 ready-to-wear show.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 22 Mar. 2024
Coquette This aesthetic is all things lace, bows, pinks and pastels, florals, and ruffles.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 3 Apr. 2024
Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2024
McGee made his annual phone call to deliver his quasi-ultimatum involving the other pink Mustang that prompted the owner to take some time to think about it.
—Jonathan Edwards, Washington Post, 18 Apr. 2024
Now, researchers have discovered new evidence to support the idea that the breathtaking purple, pink and orange orb was born from a violent past.
—Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Apr. 2024
Immediately following this outfit there was a fun moment which consisted of a bright orange and pink knit and striped sweater paired alongside a brown leather pleated skirt.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 18 Apr. 2024
Jordan was spotted wearing yellow swim trunks with black and pink designs.
—Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2024
She was last known to be wearing a black shirt, burgundy coat, dark blue jeans and black and pink crocks.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2024
Their calling cards are undeniably their flower clusters, which appear in late spring or early summer, last for weeks, and come in varying hues of blue, purple, white, pink, and red.
—Zoe Gowen, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2024
Long bobs and blowouts, hazy cat eyes and peachy pink lips, topknots, and Old Hollywood waves—Kidman has sampled nearly every classic hair and makeup note.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2024
Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2024
Will pink and black loom large this week in Las Vegas?
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 8 Apr. 2024
These iconic, unisex flip-flops come in 20 colors from black to pink, all with the instantly recognizable green-and-yellow Brazilian flag and contrasting Havaianas logo displayed prominently on the foot strap.
—Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2024
These warm, memory foam slip-ons come in plenty of colors from chestnut to pink, tan, black, and gray.
—Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Dec. 2023
These patches should reduce some of that color, perhaps from red to pink after one use.
—Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 9 Feb. 2024
From organic green terrazzo with blue cement background, to pink marble terrazzo embedded in a pink granite.
—Grace Banks, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024
The brand has been handing out seasonal cups since 1997 and this year’s batch features a surprising color for the first time: pink!
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 6 Dec. 2023
The 50-petal-count blooms offer a unique color-changing effect that transitions from red to pink with a pale yellow to cream petal reverse.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Dec. 2023
Noun
Small pink, purple, and red flowers with ruffled petals bloom from May through August.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2024
His large eyes were lined with kohl, and his lips were painted a moist pink.
—Hilton Als, The New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2024
Instead of going over the top with her glam, Moore opted to let her dress do the talking with a minimal makeup, bar some rosy blush and touch of pink on her lips.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 7 Apr. 2024
The men in pink pressed the Monterrey midfield the rest of the half and were in control of the game heading to intermission.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2024
Order a new bath mat (or a few) in up to 12 colors like white, blush pink (Cherry Blossom), and silver (pictured above).
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Mar. 2024
Available in a range of colors from tweed green to cedar pink, the leggings are conveniently machine washable.
—Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2024
His spring 2017 debut was illuminated with shades of butter yellow, ruby red, and a hot pink, that would be refined and edited into the sensation that was Valentino Pink PP, which debuted at the fall 2022 ready-to-wear show.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 22 Mar. 2024
Coquette This aesthetic is all things lace, bows, pinks and pastels, florals, and ruffles.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 3 Apr. 2024
Adjective
The sneakers come in six colors, including all white and a combo of gray, pink, tan, and navy with white.
—Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2024
McGee made his annual phone call to deliver his quasi-ultimatum involving the other pink Mustang that prompted the owner to take some time to think about it.
—Jonathan Edwards, Washington Post, 18 Apr. 2024
Now, researchers have discovered new evidence to support the idea that the breathtaking purple, pink and orange orb was born from a violent past.
—Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Apr. 2024
Immediately following this outfit there was a fun moment which consisted of a bright orange and pink knit and striped sweater paired alongside a brown leather pleated skirt.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 18 Apr. 2024
Jordan was spotted wearing yellow swim trunks with black and pink designs.
—Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2024
She was last known to be wearing a black shirt, burgundy coat, dark blue jeans and black and pink crocks.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2024
Their calling cards are undeniably their flower clusters, which appear in late spring or early summer, last for weeks, and come in varying hues of blue, purple, white, pink, and red.
—Zoe Gowen, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2024
Long bobs and blowouts, hazy cat eyes and peachy pink lips, topknots, and Old Hollywood waves—Kidman has sampled nearly every classic hair and makeup note.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2024
Verb
The uniforms became more modern, changing from black and white to pink.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2024
Will pink and black loom large this week in Las Vegas?
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 8 Apr. 2024
These iconic, unisex flip-flops come in 20 colors from black to pink, all with the instantly recognizable green-and-yellow Brazilian flag and contrasting Havaianas logo displayed prominently on the foot strap.
—Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2024
These warm, memory foam slip-ons come in plenty of colors from chestnut to pink, tan, black, and gray.
—Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Dec. 2023
These patches should reduce some of that color, perhaps from red to pink after one use.
—Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 9 Feb. 2024
From organic green terrazzo with blue cement background, to pink marble terrazzo embedded in a pink granite.
—Grace Banks, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024
The brand has been handing out seasonal cups since 1997 and this year’s batch features a surprising color for the first time: pink!
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 6 Dec. 2023
The 50-petal-count blooms offer a unique color-changing effect that transitions from red to pink with a pale yellow to cream petal reverse.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Dec. 2023
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“Pink.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pink. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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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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