magenta

noun

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

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Even amid the sparkling lights of trees and holiday decorations, the magenta petals stand out regally. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2025 Halcyon, a mauve tone with turquoise shimmer, and Nymphaea, a magenta flecked with pink and lilac glitter. Sophia Panych, Allure, 6 Dec. 2025 The 3- to 4-inch, 35-petal count, vibrant magenta-purple blooms have a spicy scent reminiscent of clove and cinnamon. Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Dec. 2025 What makes this time truly special is the stunning display of cactus blooms, with their vibrant magentas, reds, whites, and yellows. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 3 Dec. 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 Dec. 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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