fuchsia

noun

fuch·​sia ˈfyü-shə 

1

: any of a genus (Fuchsia) of ornamental shrubs of the evening-primrose family having showy nodding flowers usually in deep pinks, reds, and purples

2

: a vivid reddish purple

Illustration of fuchsia

• fuchsia 1

Examples of fuchsia in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Davis showcased a floral look with a floor-length dress featuring fuchsia flowers against a black backdrop. —Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 28 May 2025

For his groom getup, Hsieh kept things traditional in a clean black suit, but added a pop of color both with his teal hair and bold boutonniere featuring a fuchsia orchid and an orange and purple bird of paradise flower. —Rachel McRady, People.com, 27 May 2025

The greens were greener, the fuchsias were more fuchsia, the skies were bluer. —Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 21 May 2025

The strapless look featured a flowing, pleated skirt. 09 of 10 Meghan Trainor Meghan Trainor took the stage at iHeartRadio's 102.7 KIIS FM Wango Tango in Huntington Beach, Calif. in a glittering fuchsia set. —Catherine Santino, People.com, 12 May 2025

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Leonhard Fuchs †1566 German botanist

First Known Use

1789, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for fuchsia

• zooecia

Kids Definition

fuchsia

noun

fuch·​sia ˈfyü-shə 

1

: any of a genus of shrubs related to the evening primrose and having showy nodding flowers usually in deep pinks, reds, and purples

2

: a vivid reddish purple