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

• fuchsia 1

Examples of fuchsia in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Create an eye-catching design with bold fuchsia, pretty purple, and light pink peonies. —Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026

Mother Nature must have designed fuchsias to flow from hanging baskets, with pendulous bicolor blooms dangling their ruffled skirts for hummingbirds to find. —Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 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

Rhymes for fuchsia

• zooecia

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