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

The spaces are awash in charcoal and ivory hues, punctuated by burgundy and fuchsia accents, which makes the decor feel timeless. — Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2026

The flesh of this variety leans toward purple magenta, while its skin is fuchsia. — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 21 June 2026

It’s served as a deconstructed Caesar salad, with a heap of bone-in chicken crowded next to fuchsia chicories and croutons. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026

To update your classic dark brown cut, add a slight A-line angle and incorporate fuchsia balayage highlights toward the front. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 10 June 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