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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Madison picked three colors for dimension: a dusty rose, magenta, and dark purple. Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024 More models are rolling off the production line in colors like magenta, pink and orange. Morgan Korn, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2024 The philanthropist, 60, wore a sleeveless magenta, pink and black floral gown with layered ruffles on the skirt. Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 27 Sep. 2024 Top colors for girls are expected to be magenta, cherry red, buttercream yellow and baby blue. Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 25 July 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 1 Dec. 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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