off-white

noun

ˈȯf-ˈ(h)wīt 

: a yellowish or grayish white

Examples of off-white in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Mesh on the tongues ensures their breathability, and the simple off-white and black combination will be a breeze to style. — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2026

Instead of the traditional crisp red-and-white hues, Le Flâneur’s color scheme skews mauve, burgundy, and creamy off-white, with dark wood paneling. — Colleen McNally Arnett, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2026

If last year is any indication, get ready for intricate textures, trailing scarves, off-white suits with fine tailoring for the men, and understated jewelry pairings that let the clothes do all the talking. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026

Fresh, clean pastel tones are also on the rise, with gelato colors such as Floss (a bubblegum pink), Parlour (a soft off-white), Boxington, and Celestial Blue increasing in popularity. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 14 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