magenta

noun

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

Examples of magenta in a Sentence

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Tropical banana leaves in saturated hues of magenta, gold, and jade green on a 16-ounce stainless steel tumbler with a dark green background. Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2025 The magenta lot costs $150, the red lot costs $20 and the yellow lot costs $25 before online fees. Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2025 In line with the dress code, Kaling wore a deep magenta Lela Rose dress. Colson Thayer, People.com, 5 May 2025 The arena offers on-site parking at the magenta lot at 14th and Oak, and off-site parking in the red lot at 12th and Oak streets and the yellow lot at 13th Street and Grand Boulevard, which is the KC Live! Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 7 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 29 May. 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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