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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But what about hues like brown, magenta, or cyan that aren’t in a rainbow? Rhett Allain, WIRED, 27 Dec. 2024 The vibrant red and magenta plum blossoms make for the perfect display for your office space or on your bookshelf. Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024 The 72-inch garland is made from satin bows in shades of jade green, magenta, and lavender. Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Nov. 2024 Allen and interior designer Kenneth Watson have their eyes on a blue/green hue called Opium, with pops of magenta and gold. Amanda Yeager, Baltimore Sun, 14 Nov. 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 6 Jan. 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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