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 of beige

Adjective

• boring
• neutral
• nondescript
• featureless
• dull

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

In this home, Michelle Woolley Sauter, principal designer and owner of One Coast Design in Charleston, South Carolina, used the same color on the walls as the ceiling, enveloping the space in a cozy warm beige. — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 14 July 2026

When studying tech workers in research, he was struck by the prevalence of neutrals like beige and black in their wardrobes, and how that relates to the human body and embodiment. — Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 10 July 2026

Adjective

The interior, meanwhile, is done up in a light beige leather, with a patch on the lid that shows off the partnership logo between Louis Vuitton and FIFA. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 14 July 2026

The new spa draws inspiration from the resort’s Sonoran Desert surroundings, with limestone walls bathed in sandy beige tones and custom stone mosaics, while sculptural furnishings mirror the crecendos of Camelback Mountain outside. — Tim Chan, HollywoodReporter, 12 July 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

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