ombré

adjective

om·bré | \ ˈäm-ˌbrā

variants: or ombre

Definition of ombré

(Entry 1 of 2)

: having colors or tones that shade into each other Stewart arrived … in white sequined Chanel trousers, a black top, and orange ombré hair, bringing to mind Katharine Hepburn had she collided in some faraway star system with David Bowie.— Durga Chew-Bose Rich, saturated hues cover most of the walls, which Venezuelan painter Antonio Rimada finished with an ombre technique. In the processional main hall … Rimada shaded the wall progressively, from turquoise to gold, a stunning backdrop for the owner's collection of Latin American art.— Jean Strouse

ombre

noun

om·bre | \ ˈäm-bər

; ˈäm-brē

, ˈəm-

, -ˌbrā

Definition of ombre (Entry 2 of 2)

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

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Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective Delight Frozen fans with this cute Elsa doll, which comes dressed in a blue ombre dress just like in Frozen 2 and has a blonde braid for kids to style. — Fiona Tapp, CNN Underscored, "Black Friday Has Arrived in Canada," 27 Nov. 2020 Vibrant hues are also layered in through the bold floral-patterned dining chairs and ombre drapery panels that vary from spa blue to deep teal. — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, "20 Inspiring Designs You Need to See from the Fall One Room Challenge," 11 Nov. 2020 The trees are available in ombre green and gold designs with sizes ranging from 9 inches to 12.5 inches tall. — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, "Target's 2020 Holiday Collection Just Dropped and, Yes, We Want Everything," 2 Nov. 2020 An ombre gradient makes this simple fall mani look so chic. — Seventeen Editors, Seventeen, "32 Cute Thanksgiving Nail Art Designs That Will Make You Feel So ~Fall~," 20 Oct. 2020 This ombre bra offers medium support and is made from moisture-wicking fabric to keep you cool on runs. — Krystin Arneson, CNN Underscored, "Shop one-day deals on Columbia, C9 Champion, Reebok and more at Amazon’s Big Style Sale," 24 June 2020 Here’s a YouTube video from This Old House with tips on how to paint like a pro. Create an ombre wall by choosing three colors and blending them together to create a focal wall. — Julie Washington, cleveland, "Paint a room, build a fire pit, string solar lights: More stay-at-home projects for summer," 17 June 2020 The combination of dye and water created a subtle ombre effect on her burgundy taffeta skirt rather than a noticeable sartorial disaster. — Sonia Weiser, New York Times, "How Much Does a Play Change During Previews? Just Ask ‘The Perplexed’," 2 Mar. 2020 Kendall became the spitting image of her sibling with the help of a pink, ombre wig, bright red lip kit, and an armful of lipstick swatches. — Bianca Betancourt, Harper's BAZAAR, "Kendall Jenner Showed Off Her Hilarious Kylie Jenner Impression on Keeping Up With The Kardashians," 12 Dec. 2019

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