magenta

noun

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

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Hairstylist Ashley Ruiz pulled her hair back into a super sleek bun, and makeup artist Jenna Nicole gave her an almost-red magenta lip with a flawless, delicate cat eye. Marci Robin, Allure, 7 May 2026 Colors like ‘Black Cherry Frost’ offer a dark-colored flower with light tips; ‘Spiked Punch’ and ‘Cranberry Cocktail’ are ultra-fluffy flowers in magenta and cranberry. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2026 Bee balm is a tall plant with spiky purple or magenta flowers and lots of pollen and nectar for bees. Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 5 May 2026 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, 5 May 2026 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 11 May. 2026.

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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