magenta

noun

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

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The colors of these cottagey flowers range from brilliant magentas to cotton-candy pinks to fluffy whites. Michelle Darrisaw, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026 Though this satellite imagery is in grayscale, lucky skywatchers on the ground would have likely seen curtains of green light with possible magentas and reds rippling overhead. Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 23 Feb. 2026 The reality star appeared alongside Kristen Wiig, who was clad in a magenta co-ord and pixie cut, and Nikki Glaser, who looked rocker-chic in an all-black ensemble. Christina Perrier, InStyle, 6 Feb. 2026 The bright magenta of shocking pink consistently popped up across the latest runway collections. Shelby Ying Hyde, Refinery29, 29 Jan. 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 12 Mar. 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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