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

On March 5, Netflix dropped the first look at the upcoming reunion special, and Jessica looked absolutely stunning in a sheer fuchsia gown with intricate sequin designs layered over a pair of matching pink underwear. —Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 5 Mar. 2026

The women are compelling and beautiful, among them a fuchsia-haired scientist, woodsy sculptor and psychonaut bartender. —Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 26 Feb. 2026

Mint, lavender, bubble gum pink, and fuchsia join forces in vertical stripes for an eye-catching combo. —Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026

The Lip Sleeping Mask in Sweet Candy is a bright fuchsia shade that goes perfectly with this sweet flavor. —Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 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