: a yellowish or grayish white

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Your poop might vary in shade from off-white to grey. Cristina Mutchler, Health, 18 Jan. 2025 By Glamour’s estimate, the actor has styled 90% of her winter looks with the same off-white sneakers. Ana Serrano, Glamour, 17 Jan. 2025 Raced by renowned drivers Gary Gove and Jerry Grant, the Camaro was a formidable presence in the Trans Am series and has been meticulously restored to its original specifications with its off-white body and green racing stripes as well as the iconic lucky number 7 on the door. Josh Max, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025 Photographed January 10 in New York City, Holmes chose a familiar piece to bundle up in: a luxurious black leather coat with thick off-white shearling lapels and cuffs from Kuzyk. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for off-white 

Word History

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of off-white was in 1927

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“Off-white.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/off-white. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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off-white

noun
ˈȯf-ˈhwīt,
-ˈwīt
: a yellowish or grayish white

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