: a yellowish or grayish white

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The Brackley outfit has also revealed unique race suits for George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli inspired by Miami’s iconic mangroves, featuring black leaves contrasted against an off-white, burgundy, and coral base. Yara Elshebiny, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025 Cécile wears this egg yolk-yellow and off-white swimsuit throughout the film. Laia Garcia-Furtado, Vogue, 29 Apr. 2025 Look 6 Piper also introduces us to the perfect boat day outfit: an off-white midi dress with contrasting navy stitching. Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2025 The photo offered a closer look at Meyer's bridal attire: an off-white minidress composed of a sheer top and a satin skirt. Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for off-white

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 18 May. 2025.

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off-white

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

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