magenta

noun

ma·​gen·​ta mə-ˈjen-tə How to pronounce magenta (audio)
1
2
: a deep purplish red

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Red, yellow, baby blue, fluorescent green, magenta, gray: The quartet’s look mirrored the aural character of the music’s tones. Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025 Oversized feathery furs made way for suiting moments and monochromatic ensembles in burgundy, magenta and red. Anika Reed, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025 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 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 14 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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