magenta

noun

ma·​gen·​ta mə-ˈjen-tə 

1

: fuchsin

2

: a deep purplish red

Examples of magenta in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The woman’s body, painted in blazing magenta, is wrapped around a man rendered in sickly olive green, her head disappearing into his chest. — Carmen Rosenberg-Miller, Artforum, 6 Aug. 2026

The first thing on the table was a gooey brioche bun, its soft interior streaked with magenta beetroot. — Alicia Erickson, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026

Sinot used a palette of pure white, vibrant magenta, and dandelion yellow, with the white color concentrated in the inner corners and dotted with teeny pink spots that faded into bright pink at the outer corners. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 3 Aug. 2026

Max Clark is a topic unto himself, a lightning rod with a big personality, can’t-miss tattoos, magenta gear and glimmering chains that have become synonymous with his persona. — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Magenta, Italy

First Known Use

1860, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for magenta

• momenta
• placenta
• impedimenta

Kids Definition

magenta

noun

ma·​gen·​ta mə-ˈjent-ə 

1

: a deep red dye

2

: a deep purplish red

Medical Definition

magenta

noun

ma·​gen·​ta mə-ˈjent-ə 

: fuchsin