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

Adjective

• characterless
• faceless
• featureless
• indistinctive
• neutral
• noncommittal
• nondescript
• vanilla

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

The interior, meanwhile, is covered in Parchment Rosette vinyl, a hue that, after 53 years, looks like a dirty beige. —Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 30 May 2025

The striped design, available in bright green and neutral beige, can be used all on its own or paired with another doormat. —Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025

Adjective

Sparks embraced the dainty strappy heels trend, which is taking over as spring transitions into summer, donning a pair of beige sandals with a simple, slender strap at the toe and ankle. —Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 9 June 2025

The line was a nod to the singer’s middle name and featured an array of T-shirts, sweatshirts and shorts, along with a collection of beige corduroy pieces, emblazoned with the Drew logo and a smiley face. —Angel Saunders, People.com, 7 June 2025

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