: a yellowish or grayish white

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An off-white trench and leather loafers keep the palette polished. Christina Holevas, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2026 Connor Storrie looks dapper in an off-white suit at the Tiffany & Co. Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026 Choose light neutrals—like off-white fabrics and pale-wood furniture—to make the space feel and look larger and more open. Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 20 Apr. 2026 That same off-white from Behr would've been like $45. Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 15 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for off-white

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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 27 Apr. 2026.

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off-white

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

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