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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Logos and insignia are highlighted in magenta and blue mica to offset the prism effect of the body’s paint. New Atlas, 10 July 2025 Others opted for trending silhouettes, including the bubble hem, or hues such as vibrant summer tones, including magenta. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 6 July 2025 Where her grandfather’s grapevines and orange trees once flourished, tomatoes, wheat and beans now thrive, tended by Hawkins and her 4-year-old son Zayne, who delights in stuffing his mouth with strawberries and elderberries until his face is stained magenta. Brendan Fitzgerald, Longreads, 1 July 2025 Among the visual touches: Lester Piggott’s racing silks in magenta and silver, a crest mixing Kentucky grains with ocean waves, and a gold seal bearing an arm and hammer to represent craft. Lela London, Forbes.com, 24 June 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 18 Jul. 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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