pink

A pale red color, made by mixing red and white.

• Pink is my favorite color.
• She chose a soft pink for the walls.
• The sky turned pink as the sun set.

Common phrases: pale pink, shade of pink, bright pink, soft pink

A small garden plant related to carnations, often with sweet-smelling flowers.

• Pinks grow along the path.
• She planted a pink beside the roses.
• These pinks have a sweet scent.

Similar words: dianthus

Common phrases: garden pink, plant a pink, bed of pinks

The pale red ball in snooker, worth six points.

• He potted the pink.
• The pink is worth six points.
• She missed the pink and lost the frame.

Common phrases: pot the pink, pink and black, behind the pink

Having a light red color, like red mixed with white.

• She wore a pink shirt.
• His cheeks turned pink in the cold.
• Small pink flowers covered the bush.

Similar words: rosy

Common phrases: pink dress, pink flowers, bright pink, pink shirt

Connected with gay people as a group, especially their spending or businesses serving them.

• The report examines the pink economy.
• Local businesses hope to attract the pink pound.
• Pink tourism has brought new visitors to the city.

Similar words: gay

Common phrases: pink economy, pink pound, pink tourism