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

Unlike the warm-toned nudes of the 2010s, Folio is a unique greyish beige. —Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 13 Jan. 2025

Along with warm beiges and creams, the line features autumn hues like spice and denim, which lend even more depth to the sophisticated plaids and antique motifs. —Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2024

Adjective

Photo: Getty Images For the event, Jolie opted for her signature style of simple elegance with a boho touch, wearing a sheer beige lace dress with relaxed sleeves and V-neckline from Elie Saab’s spring 2025 collection. —Fernanda Pérez Sánchez, Vogue, 8 Feb. 2025

Available in a camel, beige, or ivory color, the play tunnel is pretty enough to stay unobtrusively in your living space. —Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 7 Feb. 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