off-white

noun

ˈȯf-ˈ(h)wīt 

: a yellowish or grayish white

Examples of off-white in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Ever a lover of off-white, my mom enthusiastically pointed me in the direction of this American Apparel sweatshirt. — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 16 Aug. 2026

Meanwhile, the Remarkably Bright Creatures star, 33, embraced a warmer approach, with off-white jeans and a faded blue shirt under a dark blue chore jacket. — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026

Rather than sticking to traditional off-white or ivory, the collection also includes muted shades like hay, hazelnut, and olive, giving sheer linen curtains a richer, more unexpected twist. — Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026

The shade is a mix of a creamy off-white, a light beige, and a taupe that fits in beautifully with any kitchen aesthetic. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 5 Aug. 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