: a yellowish or grayish white

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The Oura Ring 4 Ceramic comes in new Cloud, Midnight, Petal, and Tide colors—an off-white, metallic black, blush pink, and pastel blue-green, respectively. PC Magazine, 2 Oct. 2025 Oprah Winfrey herself was spotted in NYC wearing an off-white pinstripe pant featuring contrasting thick gray stripes along the sides and a matching long-sleeve top. Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2025 The gentle off-white hue has a subtle yellow undertone which creates an inviting atmosphere perfectly suited for the heart of the home. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2025 The space, which was a movie theater prior the 1950s renovations, is marked by off-white interiors and a minimal design. Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for off-white

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First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of off-white was in 1927

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“Off-white.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/off-white. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

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off-white

noun
ˈȯf-ˈhwīt,
-ˈwīt
: a yellowish or grayish white

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