magenta

noun

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

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Then, the darker shades took over with dark purple mid-lengths spliced with platinum highlights, deepening into a cranberry-magenta fusion at the ends. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 23 Mar. 2026 The displays have been especially electric, with neon swirls of green, purple and magenta. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026 The high magenta walls of an outdoor terrace drop down and meet at a lookout point, creating an elevated cloister reminiscent of Luis Barragán. Justin Davidson, Curbed, 19 Mar. 2026 Cactus flower season blooms April through May and features stunning red Claret Cups, magenta Strawberry Hedgehogs, green Teddy Bear Cholla, and more. Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 13 Mar. 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 31 Mar. 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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