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

Available in calming blue stripes, brown stripes, or solid beige, the chair is a no-brainer pick for an instant home upgrade. —Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2026

Think ‘your nails, but better’ looks, from subtle beiges to princess-worthy pale pinks and chic milky whites. —Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 13 Jan. 2026

Adjective

The jet, built in 2015, has a matte black exterior and beige interior, seats up to 14 passengers, is pet-friendly and includes an entertainment system. —Sarah Jones, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026

Bathroom is beige and uneventful. —Katie McDonough, Curbed, 12 Jan. 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