magenta

noun

ma·​gen·​ta mə-ˈjen-tə 

1

: fuchsin

2

: a deep purplish red

Examples of magenta in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Only five were made—in blue, magenta, yellow, orange, and red. — Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026

Makeup pros told us that a bold lip and minimal makeup would be huge this fall, so Moore's magical magenta pick comes right on time. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 8 Oct. 2026

The vivid green stem and magenta bloom contain radio and television transmission facilities as well as entertainment venues and a digital art museum. — Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026

Properties like the Songteller Hotel lean into the pink side of Parton’s life, with velvety magenta furniture, glittering chandeliers, roses, ruffles, and scallops. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Magenta, Italy

First Known Use

1860, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for magenta

• momenta
• placenta
• impedimenta

Kids Definition

magenta

noun

ma·​gen·​ta mə-ˈjent-ə 

1

: a deep red dye

2

: a deep purplish red

Medical Definition

magenta

noun

ma·​gen·​ta mə-ˈjent-ə 

: fuchsin