beige

1 of 2

noun

ˈbāzh 

1

: cloth made of natural undyed wool

2

a

: a variable color averaging light grayish-yellowish brown

b

: a pale to grayish yellow

beigy

ˈbā-zhē 

adjective

beige

2 of 2

adjective

1

: of a color that is light grayish-yellowish brown : of the color beige

a beige skirt

2

: lacking distinction : vanilla sense 2

Synonyms of beige

Adjective

• boring
• neutral
• nondescript
• featureless
• dull

Examples of beige in a Sentence

Adjective

some food critics have dismissed that chef's version of French cuisine as beige and boring

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Wood finishes and a neutral palette of creams and beiges make the horizon a primary design element, and walls of glass slide open to a wide beachfront deck, turning the main floor into a continuous indoor-outdoor space. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2026

In the Club Deluxe Victoria Harbour Room, the palette of burgundy, deep green, and beige feels rich and warm. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026

Adjective

These stretchy work pants come in sizes extra-small through extra-extra-large, and are available in eight colors, including black, berry, dark gray, gray, navy, brown, beige, and pink (though prices vary by style). —Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2026

Police circulated images of the suspect, who wore a distinctive beige hoodie and face mask, shortly after the attack. —Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 26 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

borrowed from French, going back to Middle French baige, noun derivative of Old French bege "uncolored, having the color of natural wool," of uncertain origin

Adjective

borrowed from French — more at beige entry 1

First Known Use

Noun

1819, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1874, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

beige

noun

ˈbāzh

: a light grayish yellowish brown

beige adjective