beige

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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

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adjective (1)

1

: of a color that is light grayish-yellowish brown : of the color beige

a beige skirt

2

: lacking distinction : vanilla sense 2

beigey

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adjective (2)

beig·​ey ˈbā-zhē 

variants or beigy

ˈbā-zhē

: somewhat beige : having a tinge of beige

… a beigy pink lipstick topped with a clear gloss.

—Valerie Monroe, O: The Oprah Magazine, 1 Nov. 2008

Everything from beigey bronze to rich plum flatters a dark complexion.

—Carly Cardellino, Shape, October 2009

Synonyms of beige

Adjective (1)

• boring
• neutral
• nondescript
• featureless
• dull

Examples of beige in a Sentence

Adjective (1)

some food critics have dismissed that chef's version of French cuisine as beige and boring

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The seats are sleek and comfortable, with a mix of warm beige and cool gray stitched leather upholstery. — Annie Archer, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026

Hughes suggests a dusty pink or light beige to lift and soften the richness of the floor, while Alonso notes that cooler neutrals can offer a nice contrast, adding some lightness to the room. — Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2026

Adjective

If the sporty side-stripes aren’t your speed, the bottoms are available in a slew of traditional styles, including a vacation-ready beige linen option. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 8 July 2026

Her beige suede pumps featured a gold Chanel emblem on the vamp, the iconic symbol of two interlocking C’s in ode to founder Coco Chanel. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 7 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 (1)

borrowed from French — more at beige entry 1

First Known Use

Noun

1819, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective (1)

1874, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective (2)

1928, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

beige

noun

ˈbāzh

: a light grayish yellowish brown

beige adjective