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PINGK/pɪŋk/

Pink is a pale red colour. Adjective: a pink shirt. Red is stronger and darker. Think of some flowers or a sunset. In the pink is an old phrase for healthy — later; pink as a noun: dressed in pink.

Meaning

A pale red colour, like some flowers.

Examples

• “She wore a pink dress.”
• “The walls are pink in the baby’s room.”
• “I do not like pink sweets.”

Good to know

a pink + noun. Contrast: red (stronger). Also: in pink (clothes).

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