fuchsia

noun

fuch·​sia ˈfyü-shə 

1

: any of a genus (Fuchsia) of ornamental shrubs of the evening-primrose family having showy nodding flowers usually in deep pinks, reds, and purples

2

: a vivid reddish purple

Illustration of fuchsia

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Examples of fuchsia in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Temper the watering for each plant's moisture preferences (less for sedums, more for fuchsias). —Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2026

Popular choices for shaded porches include caladium, begonias, and fuchsia, which offer a variety of colors and can thrive in limited sunlight. —Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 May 2026

For the celebration, the queen wore a deep fuchsia pink evening gown by Fiona Clare, one of her go-to couturiers. —Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026

While Lady Gaga took the theme literally, slipping into a huge, imposing fuchsia-pink ensemble, others played it simple. —Blanche Marcel, Vanity Fair, 27 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Leonhard Fuchs †1566 German botanist

First Known Use

1789, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

fuchsia

noun

fuch·​sia ˈfyü-shə 

1

: any of a genus of shrubs related to the evening primrose and having showy nodding flowers usually in deep pinks, reds, and purples

2

: a vivid reddish purple