beige

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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

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adjective (1)

1

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

a beige skirt

2

: lacking distinction : vanilla sense 2

beigey

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adjective (2)

beig·​ey ˈbā-zhē 

variants or beigy

ˈbā-zhē

: somewhat beige : having a tinge of beige

… a beigy pink lipstick topped with a clear gloss.

—Valerie Monroe, O: The Oprah Magazine, 1 Nov. 2008

Everything from beigey bronze to rich plum flatters a dark complexion.

—Carly Cardellino, Shape, October 2009

Synonyms of beige

Adjective (1)

• boring
• neutral
• nondescript
• featureless
• dull

Examples of beige in a Sentence

Adjective (1)

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Cool bright whites and warm grays are fading fast; choose creamy whites or sandy beige for a cozier, more inviting atmosphere. —Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 21 June 2026

The final two days marked a subtle shift after Queen Camilla wore the same beige-and-black Chanel cap-toe pumps from Tuesday through Thursday. —Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 20 June 2026

Adjective

Investigators also shared photos of three unidentified men who are believed to be at the club at the time of the shooting, as well as the vehicle they are believed to have been driving, described as a beige Chevrolet Tahoe or Suburban with black rims and aftermarket exhaust. —Dan Raby, CBS News, 18 June 2026

The royal paired the beige and black block heel pumps with another bespoke Anna Valentine dress in all white. —Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 17 June 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 (1)

borrowed from French — more at beige entry 1

First Known Use

Noun

1819, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective (1)

1874, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective (2)

1928, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

beige

noun

ˈbāzh

: a light grayish yellowish brown

beige adjective