: a yellowish or grayish white

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Vintage blue, washed black, and off-white denim with no distressing or extra detailing easily pairs with neutral knits and retro sneakers. — Abby Hepworth, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2026 The set features a structured, halter-neck top paired with a high-volume midi skirt, and both feature a beige/off-white base that is completely covered in a bold, oversize black polka-dot pattern. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2026 Creamy Warm Off-Whites Unlike trend-heavy dark colors or hyper-modern stark palettes, warm off-whites offer a classic look that suits traditional, farmhouse, cottage, and contemporary transitional styles. — Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 3 Nov. 2026 Its layers were pastel pink, lavender, and off-white, and each color came with its own individual flavor. — Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026 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 7 Nov. 2026.

Kids Definition

off-white

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