magenta

noun

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

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Areas with a major or extreme risk are marked in red and magenta. — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 3 July 2026 The flesh of this variety leans toward purple magenta, while its skin is fuchsia. — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 21 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 Communities deemed most at risk are represented by magenta spots on the map. — Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for magenta

Word History

Etymology

Magenta, Italy

First Known Use

1860, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 7 Jul. 2026.

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magenta

noun
ma·​gen·​ta mə-ˈjent-ə How to pronounce magenta (audio)
1
: a deep red dye
2
: a deep purplish red

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