greige

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Definition of greige

: being in an unbleached undyed state as taken from a loom —used of textiles

Examples of greige in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web From soft whites and creams to light brown paint colors and everything in between (greige paint colors, anyone?), these do-it-all shades are perfect for any room, aesthetic, and price point. — Chelsea Evers, Country Living, "12 Best Neutral Paint Colors You've Been Looking For," 5 Dec. 2019 Contestants gathered in a big, unfailingly over-warm tent, clad in their Marks-and-Sparks separates and their greige aprons, awkwardly enthusiastic about being on television but entirely committed to proving themselves as Britain’s best bakers. — Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, "Great British Baking Show," 3 Oct. 2019 When used strategically, greige paint can have a transformative effect on a space. — Monique Valeris, ELLE Decor, "A Color Expert Reveals the Power of Greige Paint," 27 Feb. 2019

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20 Dec 2019

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“Greige.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/greige. Accessed 20 January 2020.

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