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Definition of "pinks" [pinks]

  • The plural of pink. (noun)
  • Flowers in the family Caryophyllaceae, sometimes called carnations. (noun)
  • The traditional scarlet jacket(s) worn by fox-hunters in the United Kingdom. (noun)

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Use "pinks" in a sentence
  • "I am 54 and have noticed that, as I've aged, certain pinks have become more flattering to my fading complexion."
  • "If you look around my school, at least, most of the girls are in pinks and florals."
  • "Some of Smith's sculptures even have swipes of paint on them that superficially recall the pinks of so much of Guston's work."