crimson

1 of 3

noun

crim·​son ˈkrim-zən How to pronounce crimson (audio)
: any of several deep purplish reds

crimson

2 of 3

adjective

: of the color crimson

crimson

3 of 3

verb

crimsoned; crimsoning; crimsons

transitive verb

: to make crimson

intransitive verb

: to become crimson
especially : blush

Examples of crimson in a Sentence

Verb he crimsoned the minute he realized the foolishness of what he'd said
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Noun
The vibrant red and silver exterior, with a custom interior featuring dark leather seats and crimson accent piping, harks back to the King Air’s earlier days, while its modern cockpit includes digital pressurization, multi-scan weather radar, and Collins Aerospace’s Pro Line avionics. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 12 June 2025 Nicole Scherzinger Nicole Scherzinger channeled old Hollywood glamour in a custom crimson sequin gown courtesy of Rodarte. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 June 2025
Adjective
Either way, the church goes up in a cloud of crimson dust. Justin Davidson, Curbed, 27 June 2025 Each of her bright, floppy crimson fingers contains thousands of highly nutritious pinhead-sized seeds. Michael Shaikh june 25, Literary Hub, 25 June 2025
Verb
The paddle took me along this tranquil, ambling waterway, littered with sea hibiscus flowers in various stages of their daily transition from pale yellow to crimson. Naomi Tomky, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2025 Rhubarb is primarily depicted in various shades of red, but depending on the variety, its color can range from pale green to crimson. Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 1 Apr. 2024 See All Example Sentences for crimson

Word History

Etymology

Noun, Adjective, and Verb

Middle English crimisin, from Old Spanish cremesín, from Arabic qirmizī, from qirmiz kermes

First Known Use

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1609, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of crimson was in the 15th century

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“Crimson.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crimson. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

crimson

1 of 2 noun
crim·​son ˈkrim-zən How to pronounce crimson (audio)
: a deep purplish red
crimson adjective

crimson

2 of 2 verb
: to make or become crimson

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