beige

1 of 2

noun

ˈbāzh 

1

: cloth made of natural undyed wool

2

a

: a variable color averaging light grayish-yellowish brown

b

: a pale to grayish yellow

beigy

ˈbā-zhē 

adjective

beige

2 of 2

adjective

1

: of a color that is light grayish-yellowish brown : of the color beige

a beige skirt

2

: lacking distinction : vanilla sense 2

Synonyms

Adjective

• characterless
• faceless
• featureless
• indistinctive
• neutral
• noncommittal
• nondescript
• vanilla

Examples of beige in a Sentence

Adjective

some food critics have dismissed that chef's version of French cuisine as beige and boring

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Farmhouse bathroom design is typically synonymous with a light, neutral palette—often whites, ivories, beiges, and wood tones. —Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 18 Dec. 2024

While the façade remains intact, interiors evoke a refined elegance with a palette of rich woods, creamy beiges, and silver and gold hues; sculptural accents; and a rotating collection of paintings and photographs by up-and-coming local artists. —Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 5 Dec. 2024

Adjective

Light beige and brown hues come together throughout the common spaces, such as the double-height lobby with large custom lanterns and striking wood-slat ceilings. —Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2024

The Melrose Avenue store is a mashup of Swedish-serene and Art Moderne design, with its Italian beige sandstone facade, giant porthole windows, and succulent plantings. —Marissa Muller, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun

borrowed from French, going back to Middle French baige, noun derivative of Old French bege "uncolored, having the color of natural wool," of uncertain origin

Adjective

borrowed from French — more at beige entry 1

First Known Use

Noun

1819, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1874, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

beige

noun

ˈbāzh

: a light grayish yellowish brown

beige adjective