fuchsia

noun

fuch·​sia ˈfyü-shə 

1

: any of a genus (Fuchsia) of ornamental shrubs of the evening-primrose family having showy nodding flowers usually in deep pinks, reds, and purples

2

: a vivid reddish purple

Illustration of fuchsia

• fuchsia 1

Examples of fuchsia in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Makeup got maximal too: at the celebrations for the 50th anniversary of SNL, Sarah Sherman accessorized her mullet with a rainbow beaded Susan Alexandra necklace, that in turn matched her fuchsia and baby pink eyeshadow, blush, and lips. —Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2025

Between the lines: The flowers are real, and Leatham brought in fuchsia and deep purple colors for the hotel lobby's entrance. —Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 20 Feb. 2025

Standout looks included a fuchsia pink and blue full length wool coats. —Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025

Celebrity Style Her fuchsia Balmain gown is actually older than the Bridget Jones franchise. —Blanca De Almandoz, Glamour, 30 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Leonhard Fuchs †1566 German botanist

First Known Use

1789, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for fuchsia

• zooecia

Kids Definition

fuchsia

noun

fuch·​sia ˈfyü-shə 

1

: any of a genus of shrubs related to the evening primrose and having showy nodding flowers usually in deep pinks, reds, and purples

2

: a vivid reddish purple