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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Alongside the yellow and orange Avanti LS colorway, another silhouette is on the horizon which will arrive in orange and magenta. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 12 Mar. 2025 Start your morning with a meditative flute accompanied by a magenta sunrise, or experience the peaceful sounds of a bird sanctuary while a yellow sunrise gently shines on your face. Jennifer Adams, StyleCaster, 6 Mar. 2025 So far, deep red, vibrant pink, fresh yellow, classic white, gradient orange, and even a few dark purples and magentas have been spotted. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Mar. 2025 Why Tulips Can't Be Planted In Spring Tulips begin to steal the show in spring bringing yellow, pink, magenta, red, and white hues to the garden and landscape with their iconic flowers. Lauren David, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 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 2 Apr. 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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