: a yellowish or grayish white

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The proud mom shared the news on Instagram on Saturday, May 24, posting an adorable video of the newborn wearing an off-white knit sweater with his name embroidered in bold blue letters. Rachel McRady, People.com, 26 May 2025 The women’s style sports a predominantly Vast Gray upper, which is a soft, barely gray shade which translates to more of an off-white appearance. Riley Jones, Footwear News, 24 May 2025 ExpressVPN’s design features an off-white background and red accents. PC Magazine, 19 May 2025 For her 2017 look, Rihanna wowed in Dior Haute Couture’s off-white silk taffeta coat and bustier dress. Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 19 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for off-white

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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 4 Jun. 2025.

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off-white

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

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