: a yellowish or grayish white

Examples of off-white in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Her studio loves to incorporate Portola’s Patagonia in a satin finish to create a clean, off-white palette. Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 24 June 2024 The pattern is available in either a dusty rose or black color in the fan-favorite Oca Low sneaker, while the Slip-on style boasts an additional off-white option that’s sure to effortlessly match everything from your favorite sundress to a simple pair of linen pants. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2024 Naomi Watts, 55, is later shown walking down the aisle in an off-white, cowl-neckline wedding dress and veil, holding a bouquet as her son, Sasha Schreiber, gives her away. Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 10 June 2024 Though Bad Bunny didn’t have any arm candy to accompany his Maison Margiela Artisanal by John Galliano suit, Chris Hemsworth, wearing an off-white Tom Ford suit, was joined on the red carpet by his wife, Elsa Pataky. Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 14 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for off-white 

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Word History

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of off-white was in 1927

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“Off-white.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/off-white. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

off-white

noun
ˈȯf-ˈhwīt,
-ˈwīt
: a yellowish or grayish white

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