Collocations for "pink"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "pink" in context.
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pink
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.adj
- pink [cheeks, flamingo, pig]
- the [bird] is pink
- is pink in color
- [bright, pale] pink
- her [cheeks, face] turned pink
- [shines, glows, flashes] pink
- [has, got, suffering from] pink eye
- pink [champagne, sapphire, diamond]
- he was tickled pink (that)
- UK: the pink pound
- the pink dollar
- [bright, vivid, pale, rose, shocking, salmon, cherry] pink
- [strong, clear, deep] pinks
- was [dressed, kitted, outfitted] in pink
- her favorite color is pink
- [won't, refuses to] wear anything pink
- the [bridesmaids, team, dancers] wore pink
- a [shade, tone] of pink
- a [bunch, bouquet, vase] of pinks
- [the economy, my account] is in the pink
- in the pink of [health, fitness, condition]
- billiards: [potted, missed, touched] the pink
- pink for girls, blue for boys
'pink' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):