beige

1 of 2

noun

ˈbāzh 

1

: cloth made of natural undyed wool

2

a

: a variable color averaging light grayish-yellowish brown

b

: a pale to grayish yellow

beigy

ˈbā-zhē 

adjective

beige

2 of 2

adjective

1

: of a color that is light grayish-yellowish brown : of the color beige

a beige skirt

2

: lacking distinction : vanilla sense 2

Synonyms

Adjective

• characterless
• faceless
• featureless
• indistinctive
• neutral
• noncommittal
• nondescript
• vanilla

Examples of beige in a Sentence

Adjective

some food critics have dismissed that chef's version of French cuisine as beige and boring

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Alongside trends that make dark lipstick the star of the look, as is the case with the burgundy lipstick typical of Cherry Cola lips, brown reveals its more nude side through delicate shades such as cafe latte or beige. —Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2024

The three-piece set is available in silver or beige and includes two matching standard pillow shams. —Ali Faccenda, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2024

Adjective

Pair the elevated pullover with beige trousers for a polished ‘fit, or dress it down with jeans for a more casual, yet chic, look. —Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2024

In one sweet picture, Mike and Lauren posed together in matching beige outfits, with the reality TV star holding Romeo and Luna in his lap. —Staff Author, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun

borrowed from French, going back to Middle French baige, noun derivative of Old French bege "uncolored, having the color of natural wool," of uncertain origin

Adjective

borrowed from French — more at beige entry 1

First Known Use

Noun

1819, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1874, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

beige

noun

ˈbāzh

: a light grayish yellowish brown

beige adjective