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It was usually sold as a plain-looking pill or an off-white, bitter powder that hurts to snort.
—Celia Ford, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
The formal dining set, which contains plates, bowls, cups, and coffee and tea pots, is glazed in a soft off-white color that keeps the emphasis on the gently curved forms.
—Anna Hezel, Curbed, 1 Nov. 2024
Creamy, off-white paint colors, a tone-on-tone color palette, and luxuriously soft textures such as velvet and sherpa.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2024
There’s been a shift from cool whites and grays to off-whites, beiges, tans, creams, and browns, and Parker says this represents a desire for warmth - especially as homeowners try to incorporate fall decor trends to create a cozy autumnal home.
—Terri Williams, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1927, in the meaning defined above
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“Off-white.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/off-white. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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off-white
nounˈȯf-ˈhwīt,
-ˈwīt
: a yellowish or grayish white
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