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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The 72-inch garland is made from satin bows in shades of jade green, magenta, and lavender. Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Nov. 2024 Allen and interior designer Kenneth Watson have their eyes on a blue/green hue called Opium, with pops of magenta and gold. Amanda Yeager, Baltimore Sun, 14 Nov. 2024 Lego Icons Plum Blossoms $30 at Amazon The Lego Icons Plum Blossoms caught my eye for its vibrant reds and magentas and elegant light blue planter with gold trim. Nneya Richards, Parents, 5 Nov. 2024 Choose to purchase or make bows in multiple colors (Anthropologie uses jade green, magenta, and lavender), or stick to a monochrome palette. Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Nov. 2024 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 30 Dec. 2024.

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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