magenta

noun

ma·​gen·​ta mə-ˈjen-tə How to pronounce magenta (audio)
1
2
: a deep purplish red

Examples of magenta in a Sentence

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Hues like bright magenta, cornstarch yellow, and cherry red are often called upon by the designer in varying designs. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 25 July 2025 The veil of the dress has been cut out and lined pink and magenta for trompe-l’oeil. Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 9 July 2025 While the popular product has long been available in brown and black, the brand added four new shades to its lineup: navy, electric blue, magenta, and emerald green. Averi Baudler, People.com, 29 June 2025 An illustration of cancer cells marked with green, and the proliferation of cells marked in magenta. Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for magenta

Word History

Etymology

Magenta, Italy

First Known Use

1860, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of magenta was in 1860

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“Magenta.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/magenta. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

magenta

noun
ma·​gen·​ta mə-ˈjent-ə How to pronounce magenta (audio)
1
: a deep red dye
2
: a deep purplish red

Medical Definition

magenta

noun
ma·​gen·​ta mə-ˈjent-ə How to pronounce magenta (audio)

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