: a yellowish or grayish white

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The Maria actor also picked up a gown from the same LA boutique for the 2024 Governors Awards: a gold halter neck dress with an empire waist that fell into a tiered lace off-white skirt. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024 Last year, Emily Mediate found herself in a Virginia Home Depot, studying an array of off-white paint chips all with names like Frost and Bakery Box, Harmonious and Vintage Linen. Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 16 Dec. 2024 This example has a tritium dial, which has aged to a pleasant off-white color against the navy dial. Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024 The men’s space showcases a blend of off-white walls and golden oak floors, with navy blue and gray furniture. Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024 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 23 Dec. 2024.

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off-white

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

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