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

If your season of choice wavers between winter and spring, try this matte floral design in a neutral palette of black, white, and beige. —Samantha Brash, InStyle, 8 Feb. 2026

The rooms The 87 rooms are designed by Cristina Matos, who chose subtle tones—such as beiges, whites, and greens—with notes of color in the wallpaper and carpets, all of which allude to fauna and flora, and artistic ceilings. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Feb. 2026

Adjective

Not cool enough, like about as cool as your grandpa’s beige Chrysler, were coleslaw, pasta salad and potato salad. —David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026

The interview range will come with a sweatshirt and tapered pants, inspired by French Olympic archives from the ’70s, while the podium and ceremony range will hinge on more elevated designs, including a beige duffle coat and down jacket. —Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 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