: a yellowish or grayish white

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In the middle of one dinner, Azumi pulled out a book-sized, off-white oval platter with a crackly glaze. Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026 Plus, the package includes an off-white bezel and a light wood magnetic frame for max aesthetic vibes. Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 11 Mar. 2026 Look no further than her Tribeca office, known as The Atelier, which boasts off-white walls, warm wood cabinetry, honey onyx countertops, cherry-red accents, and terrazzo flooring. Kelly Allen, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026 Soft tones like beige, light gray, or off-white make the space feel airy and expansive, allowing light to bounce around and enhance the sense of openness. Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 10 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for off-white

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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 21 Mar. 2026.

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off-white

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

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