ombre

noun om·bre \ ˈäm-bər ; ˈäm-brē , ˈəm- , -ˌbrā \

Definition of ombre

:an old three-handed card game popular in Europe especially in the 17th and 18th centuries

Recent Examples of ombre from the Web

Her co-star Kate Beckinsale was also in attendance, wearing a Marchesa gown with layers of ombre pink tulle.

— sarah nechamkin, The Cut, "Gloria Steinem and Chrissy Teigen Partied This Week," 11 Aug. 2017
The actress took to Instagram yesterday to share a selfie that elevated her artfully air dried lengths to new heights—thanks to the addition of a bold ombre pink cowboy that channeled just the right dose of je ne sais quoi.

— calin van paris, Vogue, "Meet the French Girl’s Beauty Antidote to Beach Hair Fatigue," 9 Aug. 2017
The blue theme carries onto the black and blue ombre on the handles.

— devon abelman, Allure, "The New Real Techniques PowderBleu Collection Is Seriously Chic," 21 June 2017
This subtle ombre technique is quite simple (a slightly imperfect flow looks more interesting and organic).

— martha stewart, star-telegram.com, "Dress up interiors, guacamole and Mom – not necessarily in that order," 6 May 2017

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Origin and Etymology of ombre

French or Spanish; French hombre, from Spanish, literally, man — more at hombre

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First Known Use: circa 1661

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ombré

adjective om·bré \ ˈäm-ˌbrā \

Definition of ombré

:having colors or tones that shade into each other —used especially of fabrics in which the color is graduated from light to dark

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ombré

noun

Recent Examples of ombré from the Web

Seafoam green ombre walls and lotus flower lighting bring serenity to the space.

— madeleine winer, The Courier-Journal, "Coastal meets Southern rustic in this elegant Goshen estate," 20 July 2017
Create an ombre effect by going one shade darker at the tail end of the brow, while keeping the first two thirds lighter.

— sarah wu, Teen Vogue, "The Best Makeup Tricks to Look Better in Photos," 21 June 2017
She's had a short brunette bob, long blonde ombre hair, and even a bowl cut.

— elizabeth denton, Allure, "Lena Dunham Just Chopped Her Hair Into a Pixie," 19 June 2017
BRIDESMAIDS’ DRESSES: Bridesmaids wore various purple ombre dresses from Wtoo by Watters.

— john-john williams iv, baltimoresun.com, "Wedded: For Victoria Lynne Brick and Evan Taylor Zupancic, distance couldn't keep them apart," 27 May 2017
The Queen of the Fairies is slated to wear pastel colors, dainty shoes, ombre wings and a crown of flowers.

— andrea mills, Orange County Register, "Class project marries medieval history lesson with fashion design," 17 May 2017

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