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

Grab one in beige to match any outfit, or opt for the sky-blue version for an extra pop of color. —Cai Cramer, People.com, 10 Oct. 2024

And this pant in a neutral beige paired with a great knit and the sneaker of the moment — Adidas Gazelle — is perfect for a fall afternoon stroll or passeggiata. —Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 3 Oct. 2024

Adjective

Combine chrome with soft colors such as beige for a minimalist look and with darker colors for a more pronounced appearance. —Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2024

She is dressed in loose fitting black trousers and beige top and wearing what appears to be flipflops. —Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024

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