: 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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Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 28 Oct. 2025
To achieve professional-looking velvet nails, keep in mind that the most intense tones (such as reds, greens, or blues amplify the depth), while in soft colors like gray, beige or powdered pink, the texture becomes more discreet but just as elegant.
—Laura Solla, Glamour, 25 Oct. 2025
Diana Pearl, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Wear it in pragmatic neutral tones such as khaki or army grey, or make a statement in pink or this fall’s signature shade, burgundy.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2025
PC Magazine, 22 Oct. 2025
The flamingo pink Broward Transitional Center hides in plain sight on a stretch of road in Pompano Beach lined with palm trees and modest commercial buildings.
—Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Auroras typically appear in a range of colors, including greens, pinks and reds, often featuring several shades of these colors.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 28 Oct. 2025
To achieve professional-looking velvet nails, keep in mind that the most intense tones (such as reds, greens, or blues amplify the depth), while in soft colors like gray, beige or powdered pink, the texture becomes more discreet but just as elegant.
—Laura Solla, Glamour, 25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
In 2022, Ryan Seacrest decided to do Halloween as the man of the moment, Styles — pink boa and all.
—Diana Pearl, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Wear it in pragmatic neutral tones such as khaki or army grey, or make a statement in pink or this fall’s signature shade, burgundy.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2025
Verb
Update on Orange IPhone 17 Pro Max that Turned Rose Gold
A recent Reddit post shows a Cosmic Orange iPhone that changed from orange to pink.
—PC Magazine, 22 Oct. 2025
The flamingo pink Broward Transitional Center hides in plain sight on a stretch of road in Pompano Beach lined with palm trees and modest commercial buildings.
—Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
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Cite this Entry
“Pink.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pink. Accessed 3 Nov. 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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