magenta

noun

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

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While the last release featured a punchy bright green hue and butter yellow, the newest collection includes a vibrant royal blue and an invigorating magenta tone. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 3 June 2025 Anna Kendrick Anna Kendrick attended the 85th Annual Peabody Awards in L.A. in a strapless magenta gown. Catherine Santino, People.com, 3 June 2025 Identified by their neon magenta color, these wines are rich and powerful and as versatile at the dinner table as any lighter-bodied red wine. Seth Eli Barlow, Arkansas Online, 27 May 2025 It can be delivered using a device that sits on the ear and sends an electrical pulse to the auricular branch of the vagus nerve, which is found under the skin in the magenta area in the diagram below. Paul McClure 22, New Atlas, 22 May 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 22 Jun. 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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