magenta

noun

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

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Cactus flower season blooms April through May and features stunning red Claret Cups, magenta Strawberry Hedgehogs, green Teddy Bear Cholla, and more. Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 13 Mar. 2026 The Defringe option in Affinity improves matters, but the software doesn't have an eyedropper to hone in on the offending shade of magenta. Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026 Weaving, clad in a magenta pink gown, recorded a video message to fans, which ran at the start of the film. Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2026 Blooms have picotee edging in magenta with white throat. Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 12 Mar. 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 21 Mar. 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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