: a yellowish or grayish white

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The shoes also come in a range of standout colorways, including an electric orange-and-blue combo and an off-white-and-dusty-gray pair. Annie Blackman, InStyle, 29 May 2026 Try a soft beige like Rivers Edge contrasted with clean, off-white trim and cabinets to keep the look airy, making the space feel bigger and lighter. Heather Bien, Southern Living, 28 May 2026 Lastly, the trio’s White/Coconut Milk/Smoke option is the most reserved of the bunch, opting for a mostly white upper that is balanced with accents of gray, silver and off-white. Riley Jones, Footwear News, 27 May 2026 All of the new products are available in a choice of graphite, off-white and black, depending on region and channel. Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for off-white

Word History

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 3 Jun. 2026.

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off-white

noun
ˈȯf-ˈhwīt
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: a yellowish or grayish white

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