magenta

noun

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

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The halibut swims in a magenta consommé of dashi and beetroot. Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2025 On-site parking is available at the magenta lot at 14th and Oak. Joseph Hernandez august 29, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2025 The mat-like ground cover can be blanketed in bright pink, soft pink, magenta, purple, lavender, or even candy stripes. Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2025 Add a groovy moment with the Lola Blankets Cosmic pillow, which comes in swirly sand, gray, and blue—but also tie-dye bright pastels in magenta, seafoam, and lavender. Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 18 Aug. 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 9 Sep. 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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