How to Use off-white in a Sentence

off-white

noun
  • Of course, there are tons of white (and off-white, cream, ecru, and eggshell) sneaks on the market.
    Sara Coughlin, SELF, 1 Aug. 2024
  • The pages are a subtle off-white and have a weight and texture that draws you in.
    Medea Giordano, WIRED, 3 Jan. 2024
  • The new era's color, of course, is also an off-white hue.
    Lauren Huff, EW.com, 26 Apr. 2024
  • Choose from gray, pink or off-white and get a 100% cotton shirt your mom will want to wear all the time.
    Christopher Murray, Fox News, 27 Apr. 2024
  • Sadly, the black color is no longer available, but the same style in off-white is.
    Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2023
  • Pick it up in four colors ranging from off-white to brown.
    Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 14 Dec. 2023
  • This is a chameleon of color that can appear like a creamy off-white one minute, and a very pale gray-blue the next.
    Kelsey Mulvey, ELLE Decor, 31 May 2023
  • Remove from cream and off-white bouclé accent pieces and opt for warmer tones.
    Dominique Fluker, Essence, 8 Dec. 2023
  • Shayk, 37, chose a silky off-white gown and matching ballet flats.
    Marisa Sullivan, Peoplemag, 2 May 2023
  • The muted off-white adds warmth to rustic and modern kitchens alike.
    Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2023
  • Jaquez came straight from the airport, in off-white sweats and matching sneakers.
    Dan Greene, The New Yorker, 29 Apr. 2024
  • The stoneware piece features an off-white and red glaze decal finish.
    Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 1 Feb. 2024
  • In addition to olive green, the pleated pants come in neutrals like beige, off-white, and black.
    Kayla Blanton, Peoplemag, 29 July 2023
  • Nelson: Dan was wearing a brown jacket and an off-white shirt with blue stripes, jeans, and boots.
    Megan Farokhmanesh, WIRED, 19 July 2024
  • In all the units, there is a bathroom with a walk-in shower that has vertical off-white tile on the walls and small, gray, square tile on the floor.
    Benjamin C Tankersley, Washington Post, 13 Sep. 2023
  • Create roots by attaching pieces of off-white twine to the bottom with hot-glue.
    Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 30 Mar. 2023
  • Lindsay wore an off-white, spaghetti strap floor-length gown.
    Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 6 Mar. 2024
  • Seen here in dark linen, the cotton-blend curtain is also available in light gray and off-white.
    Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 5 Sep. 2024
  • Rideau: This era to date has become more timeless and regal with navy blues, dark greys, and of course tone-on-tone of whites and off-whites.
    Medgina Saint-Elien, House Beautiful, 23 June 2023
  • The night celebrates the essence and life-long work of Karl Lagerfeld, and the red (off-white and blue) carpet didn’t disappoint.
    Essence Fashion, Essence, 3 May 2024
  • Their styles are all created in the same tone of off-white, a blank canvas waiting to be filled with stains and rips and creases.
    José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2023
  • In off-white with black, the floral design is still good for winter and will be easy to wear into spring and summer.
    Nicola Fumo, Peoplemag, 14 Jan. 2024
  • The Good Place actress turned heads in an off-the-shoulder red dress and a matching red lip, while her beau looked handsome in an off-white suit.
    Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 13 July 2023
  • For that, Lohan paired a Galliano off-white, spaghetti strap floor-length gown with a Sentaler coat and Casadei shoes.
    Lindsay Kimble, Peoplemag, 19 Mar. 2024
  • If this off-white isn't colorful enough for you, there are 24 other cheery shades to brighten your day.
    Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 17 June 2024
  • The sunscreen is an off-white shade and left a little white cast that went away after the lotion had a few minutes to set into the skin.
    Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2023
  • To keep the space bright, add an off-white backsplash and swap upper cabinets for open shelving.
    Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 28 Aug. 2023
  • Plant marigolds with soil in an off-white vessel for a standout centerpiece.
    Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Oct. 2023
  • Amid a range limited to neutrals — grays, tans, browns, off-white — bright crimson blood stands out.
    Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2024
  • The beige and off-white rug features a herringbone pattern with a playful twist for a contemporary look, contrasting the plain white walls and large solid surfaces.
    Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2024

Some of these examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'off-white.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Last Updated: