pink

/pɪŋk/
noun
  1. A color between red and white, like the color of many flowers or cotton candy.
    • The sunset was full of pink and orange.
    • He wore a pink tie to the wedding.
    • She painted her bedroom a soft pink.
  2. A garden plant with sweet-smelling flowers that are usually pink, white, or red.
    • These pinks have a lovely spicy fragrance.
    • The pinks in her garden bloomed in early summer.
    • He planted a border of pinks along the path.
Synonyms
adjective
  1. Having the color pink.
    • She bought a pink dress for the party.
    • The baby wore a pink hat.
    • The walls were painted a pale pink.
  2. Relating to or supporting gay people or gay rights (often used in phrases like 'pink dollar' or 'pink vote').
    • Many companies now target the pink market.
    • The candidate spoke about issues important to the pink community.
    • Pink tourism is growing in several cities.
verb
  1. To cut cloth with a special scissors that makes a zigzag edge, to prevent fraying.
    • You should pink the seam allowances to keep them neat.
    • She pinked the edges of the fabric before sewing.
    • The tailor pinked the hem to stop it from unraveling.
  2. To become slightly pink in color, or to make something pink.
    • Her cheeks pinked with embarrassment.
    • The sky began to pink as the sun rose.
    • The cold wind pinked his nose.