: a ship with a narrow overhanging stern
called also pinkie
1
: any of a genus (Dianthus of the family Caryophyllaceae, the pink family) of chiefly Eurasian herbs having usually pink, red, or white flowers
1
: any of a group of colors bluish red to red in hue, of medium to high lightness, and of low to moderate saturation
2
a
: the scarlet color of a fox hunter's coat
also
: a fox hunter's coat of this color
b
: pink-colored clothing
c
pinks plural
: light-colored trousers formerly worn by army officers
3
: pinko
1
: of the color pink
2
: holding moderately radical and usually socialistic political or economic views
3
: emotionally moved : excited
—often used as an intensive
tickled pink
pinkness
noun
pinked; pinking; pinks
1
a
: to perforate in an ornamental pattern
b
: to cut a saw-toothed edge on
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The verb pink referring to perforation and piercing is from a Middle English word meaning "to thrust." It dates to the early 16th century whereas the noun referring to the color pink and its related adjective date to the 17th and 18th centuries, respectively.
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Examples of pink in a Sentence
Noun (2)
the pink of society will be at the gala for the city's opera company
Adjective
Her dress is pale pink.
Verb
accidentally pinked my shoulder with his fencing sword
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Joe Niehaus, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2024
Maybe In Small Doses More than one designer is choosing a shade of pink as its 2025 color.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Charna Flam, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
Hairdresser Michael Anthony styled her blond tresses in a sleek updo, while makeup artist Gabor K. gave her shimmery champagne eye shadow, winged liner and a pale pink lip.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
Baume & Mercier Contributor, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Editor's tip: The treatment comes in four shades, ranging from clear and fragrance-free to pink with a subtle vanilla scent.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 6 Oct. 2024
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Noun
The striking Foster & Partners building is avant-garde, while the interiors, from designers Gilles & Boissier, are more subtle, with soft pinks and sandy beiges that nod to the surrounding desert and elegant touches such as textured wallpaper and rich wood paneling in the 225 rooms and suites.
—Joe Niehaus, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2024
Maybe In Small Doses More than one designer is choosing a shade of pink as its 2025 color.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Adjective
Stone wore a pink halterneck gown with ruffles on the neckline, while Zajfen wore a tweed babydoll dress.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
Hairdresser Michael Anthony styled her blond tresses in a sleek updo, while makeup artist Gabor K. gave her shimmery champagne eye shadow, winged liner and a pale pink lip.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
For Men And Women For both men and women, the Rivera collection offers diameters ranging from 33 to 43 mm, along with a colour palette that spans from blue to pink.
—Baume & Mercier Contributor, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Editor's tip: The treatment comes in four shades, ranging from clear and fragrance-free to pink with a subtle vanilla scent.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 6 Oct. 2024
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“Pink.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pink. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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pink
1 of 3 noun1
: any of a genus of herbs that have narrow leaves and are often grown for their showy usually pink flowers produced singly or in clusters
2
: the highest degree
athletes in the pink of condition
pink
2 of 3 noun
: a pale red
pink
adjective
pinkish
adjective
ˈpiŋ-kish
pinkness
noun
pink
3 of 3 verb
: to cut cloth, leather, or paper in an ornamental pattern or with a saw-toothed edge
Etymology
Noun
origin unknown
Verb
from earlier pink "stab, pierce," from Middle English pinken "to thrust"
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