off-white

noun

ˈȯf-ˈ(h)wīt 

: a yellowish or grayish white

Examples of off-white in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

These shoes are a marvel to combine with butter, oatmeal, taupe, or off-white garments. — Alex Sales, Glamour, 14 July 2026

The ceramic version comes in Cloud (off-white), Midnight (metallic black), Petal (blush pink), or Tide (pastel blue-green). — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 13 July 2026

Typically, it’s considered poor etiquette for wedding guests to wear white/off-white or similar shades to a wedding, to make sure the attention remains on the bride. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 7 July 2026

In addition to off-white, the skirt also comes in blue, sand, and black washes, which are all currently on sale. — Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 5 July 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