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

These colors all pair nicely with whites, beiges, and soft browns, too. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 21 Aug. 2026

First up is Monogram Dune, which shows off the LV’s iconic insignia in a warm beige. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026

Adjective

Jessica Alba showcased a formal shoe with beige Manolo Blahnik slingback pumps. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026

Beside Mila was Laura, 79, in a blue buttoned shirt, beige pants and beige shoes. — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 23 Aug. 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