off-white

noun

ˈȯf-ˈ(h)wīt 

: a yellowish or grayish white

Examples of off-white in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Indeed, the silhouette is reworked in off-white wool felt with a soft microfiber lining and finished with a custom crescent moon buckle in antique dark copper. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

The actor hit the step and repeat in an off-white lace gown by New York designer Colleen Allen, complete with a layered collar neckline. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2026

Try the style with this four-pack of slouchy boot socks, which comes with black, brown, gray, and off-white pairs, each for just $2. — Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026

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

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