1
: cloth made of natural undyed wool
2
a
: a variable color averaging light grayish-yellowish brown
b
: a pale to grayish yellow
1
: of a color that is light grayish-yellowish brown : of the color beige
a beige skirt
2
: lacking distinction : vanilla sense 2
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Adjective
some food critics have dismissed that chef's version of French cuisine as beige and boring
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New Atlas, 11 Apr. 2025
A lot of beige: In London, restaurants that serve classic English food are experiencing a resurgence.
—Patrick Kingsley, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2025
Amanda Kooser, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
The overall color palette of the collection ranges from neutrals such as ivory, beige and khaki to navy and black.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 22 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The use of blue and limestone beige reflects Malta’s coastal hues, with accents of vibrant red to offer a splash of contrast.
—New Atlas, 11 Apr. 2025
A lot of beige: In London, restaurants that serve classic English food are experiencing a resurgence.
—Patrick Kingsley, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
The photo shows a rocky beige and brown patch of ground with a dark mostly smooth rock sitting in the middle of the frame.
—Amanda Kooser, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
The overall color palette of the collection ranges from neutrals such as ivory, beige and khaki to navy and black.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 22 Apr. 2025
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“Beige.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beige. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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