: a ship with a narrow overhanging stern
called also pinkie
1
: any of a genus (Dianthus of the family Caryophyllaceae, the pink family) of chiefly Eurasian herbs having usually pink, red, or white flowers
1
: any of a group of colors bluish red to red in hue, of medium to high lightness, and of low to moderate saturation
2
a
: the scarlet color of a fox hunter's coat
also
: a fox hunter's coat of this color
b
: pink-colored clothing
c
pinks plural
: light-colored trousers formerly worn by army officers
3
: pinko
1
: of the color pink
2
: holding moderately radical and usually socialistic political or economic views
3
: emotionally moved : excited
—often used as an intensive
tickled pink
pinkness
noun
pinked; pinking; pinks
1
a
: to perforate in an ornamental pattern
b
: to cut a saw-toothed edge on
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The verb pink referring to perforation and piercing is from a Middle English word meaning "to thrust." It dates to the early 16th century whereas the noun referring to the color pink and its related adjective date to the 17th and 18th centuries, respectively.
Examples of pink in a Sentence
Noun (2)
the pink of society will be at the gala for the city's opera company
Adjective
Her dress is pale pink.
Verb
accidentally pinked my shoulder with his fencing sword
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Meredith Kile, People.com, 16 May 2025
Its flowers come in a variety of bright shades including hot pink, rose red, white, yellow, and salmon.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 16 May 2025
Terri Peters, Parents, 22 May 2025
Meanwhile, television host and chef Mary Berry dressed up in a pink button-up dress with a delicate front bow and suede beige shoes.
—Hanna McNeila, Footwear News, 22 May 2025
Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 16 May 2025
In shades ranging from white to pink to fire-engine red, geraniums produce upright blooms all summer long until the first frost.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Kate owns the dress in pale pink, Beatrice's is blue and Sophie - the daughter-in-law of Queen Elizabeth’s cousin Prince Michael of Kent — wore it in magenta.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 16 May 2025
Its flowers come in a variety of bright shades including hot pink, rose red, white, yellow, and salmon.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 16 May 2025
Adjective
Available in bright shades like pink and orange or classic solids like black and burgundy, the suit also has removable padding and offers moderate coverage on the bottom.
—Terri Peters, Parents, 22 May 2025
Meanwhile, television host and chef Mary Berry dressed up in a pink button-up dress with a delicate front bow and suede beige shoes.
—Hanna McNeila, Footwear News, 22 May 2025
Verb
Begonia Botanical Name: Begonia spp Sun Exposure: Part to full shade
Soil Type: Rich, well-draining, slightly moist
Soil pH: Acidic
Begonias come in an array of types and bloom colors from white to red to salmon to pink.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 16 May 2025
In shades ranging from white to pink to fire-engine red, geraniums produce upright blooms all summer long until the first frost.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2025
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Cite this Entry
“Pink.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pink. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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pink
1 of 3 noun1
: any of a genus of herbs that have narrow leaves and are often grown for their showy usually pink flowers produced singly or in clusters
2
: the highest degree
athletes in the pink of condition
pink
2 of 3 noun
: a pale red
pink
adjective
pinkish
adjective
ˈpiŋ-kish
pinkness
noun
pink
3 of 3 verb
: to cut cloth, leather, or paper in an ornamental pattern or with a saw-toothed edge
Etymology
Noun
origin unknown
Verb
from earlier pink "stab, pierce," from Middle English pinken "to thrust"
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