: a yellowish or grayish white

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Both models will be available from Logitech and retailers in graphite and off-white finishes from Spring and Summer 2026, respectively. Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026 If a full renovation is not in the budget, incorporate this style into your existing kitchen by adding a shiplap backsplash, painting cabinets a warm, off-white color, and replacing a couple of the doors with glass fronts. Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 21 Jan. 2026 Gray, beige, and off-white round out the top five. Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 19 Jan. 2026 This classic eucalyptus wreath combines green and off-white hues for the perfect wintry decoration that can easily be left on your door well into spring. Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for off-white

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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 22 Jan. 2026.

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off-white

noun
ˈȯf-ˈhwīt
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: a yellowish or grayish white

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