: a yellowish or grayish white

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The Supergirl actress could be seen wearing a tweed, off-white jacket and skirt with a lace blouse underneath. Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025 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, 8 Aug. 2025 For both men and women, the Clarks Pace is available in a wide range of hues: black, white, off-white, black and white, gray, navy blue, Aqua Combi, Lime Green Combi, Sand Combi and Dusty Rose Pink. Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2025 The away kit takes on a similar design and the cream off-white base is a throwback to classic shirts of the past, resembling Reebok’s 1996-97 kit, although there have been some mutterings about a likeness to Manchester United’s away shirt. Andy Jones, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025 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 20 Aug. 2025.

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off-white

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

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