off-white

noun

ˈȯf-ˈ(h)wīt 

: a yellowish or grayish white

Examples of off-white in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Dayle has other, more sinister options on the table (or under her off-white power suit) for an additional charge. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 8 Oct. 2026

Double-laces make another appearance, this time in brown and off-white. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026

Every detail is superb, from the double strap across the chest to the collar, to the slightly off-white background which means that the bright secondary colours aren’t too jarring. — Nick Miller, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026

The actor hit the step and repeat in an off-white lace gown by New York designer Colleen Allen, complete with a layered collar neckline. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for off-white

• affright
• airtight
• albite
• alight
• alright
• aplite
• aright
• bainite
• birthright
• bobwhite
• bornite
• bullfight

Kids Definition

off-white

noun

ˈȯf-ˈhwīt, 

-ˈwīt

: a yellowish or grayish white