: 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
Recent Examples on the Web
Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2025
The Glinda Good Berry cereal is cotton-candy pink.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025
Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2025
Ahead of its release, Justin also shared images and videos on Instagram featuring billboards with the pink album cover in cities such as London and Paris, along with a clip of a series of billboards being erected outside Whisky a Go Go in West Hollywood, Los Angeles.
—Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2025
Most of the frames are tortoiseshell or black, with tinted lens colors ranging from yellow to pink, blue and everything in between.
—Christopher Murray
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Noun
After a long, hot summer of pale pinks and butter yellows, nail trends will likely be the first aesthetic to cool down and transition to darker, moodier bases comprised of midnight blue and red wine hues.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2025
The Glinda Good Berry cereal is cotton-candy pink.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
If metallic bronze isn’t your aesthetic, the pumpkins come in a whopping 24 colors, including autumnal neutrals like classic orange and white, as well as fun bubblegum pink and aqua blue shades.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2025
Ahead of its release, Justin also shared images and videos on Instagram featuring billboards with the pink album cover in cities such as London and Paris, along with a clip of a series of billboards being erected outside Whisky a Go Go in West Hollywood, Los Angeles.
—Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
Flowers range from rich blue, purple, and burgundy to pink or white and are a favorite spring cut flower.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2025
Most of the frames are tortoiseshell or black, with tinted lens colors ranging from yellow to pink, blue and everything in between.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2025
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Cite this Entry
“Pink.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pink. Accessed 9 Sep. 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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