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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Areas with a major or extreme risk are marked in red and magenta. Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 3 July 2026 Right on the Las Vegas strip, a dark hotel ballroom awash in magenta light is filled with the sound of a live electric guitar as models dressed in black strut up and down a catwalk, flaunting fabulous hair. Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 The design is equal parts solid polish and French manicure, featuring ribbons of magenta, purple, black, grey, white, and blue. Amanda Le, InStyle, 29 June 2026 The colors of these cottagey flowers range from brilliant magentas to cotton-candy pinks to fluffy whites. Michelle Darrisaw, Southern Living, 25 June 2026 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 6 Jul. 2026.

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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