: a yellowish or grayish white

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However, the body of the coffee maker is available in four colors: polished silver, black, stone grey, and off-white. Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 21 Feb. 2025 Pair this honey hue with a soft off-white paint color and take Yeo's advice and use the color pairing in a mudroom or entryway to infuse the space with the fresh, welcoming feel of spring. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2025 Classic black pairs from Prada, Miu Miu, and Dear Frances will go with anything and everything this spring, while Banana Republic’s burgundy beauties or Flattered’s off-white option offer up a welcome color pop in a wardrobe dominated by neutrals. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2025 The set comes with two handmade, off-white vases with one small and one larger size. Maggie Horton, People.com, 16 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for off-white

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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 5 Mar. 2025.

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off-white

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

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