noun

pinks

Pinks (noun) means a group of garden flowers, related to carnations, known for their fragrance and fringed petals. Example: “She planted a border of pinks along the garden path.”

noun

A group of garden flowers, related to carnations, known for their fragrance and fringed petals.

"She planted a border of pinks along the garden path."

The traditional scarlet jacket worn by fox-hunters, despite the name.

"The hunters gathered in their pinks before the ride."

How to use pinks

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither a type of fragrant garden flower, or (confusingly) the red jackets worn in fox-hunting.

Common mistake

Hunting "pinks" are actually scarlet, not pink — the name likely comes from a tailor, not the colour.

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Rhymes for pinks

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Frequently asked questions

What does “pinks” mean?

The word “pinks” means a group of garden flowers, related to carnations, known for their fragrance and fringed petals. In plain terms, either a type of fragrant garden flower, or (confusingly) the red jackets worn in fox-hunting.

How do you use “pinks” in a sentence?

Here is “pinks” used in a sentence: “She planted a border of pinks along the garden path.”

What part of speech is “pinks”?

“Pinks” is a noun.

How many meanings does “pinks” have?

“Pinks” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a group of garden flowers, related to carnations, known for their fragrance and fringed petals.