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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Covington, 34, was dressed as Rue McClanahan’s Blanche Devereaux, complete with a teal jacket and pants and a magenta top. Victoria Edel, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024 That stone’s hue may have been chosen to match the magenta gown worn by his wife, Susan Downey. Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Sep. 2024 The glossy fabric, with a base shade of icy blue, featured abstract florals in various tones of magenta, teal, rose and more. Julia Teti, WWD, 15 July 2024 Shades of magenta to midnight blue were strewn across the dress, creating an ombre effect. Nick Hall, WWD, 19 Oct. 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 22 Nov. 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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