beige

[ beyzh ]

noun

1. very light brown, as of undyed wool; light gray with a brownish tinge.

adjective

1. of the color beige.

beige

/ beɪʒ /

noun

1. 1. a very light brown, sometimes with a yellowish tinge, similar to the colour of undyed wool
   2. ( as adjective )

      beige gloves

2. a fabric made of undyed or unbleached wool

Word History and Origins

Origin of beige¹

1855–60; < French; Old French bege, of uncertain origin

Word History and Origins

Origin of beige¹

C19: from Old French, of obscure origin

Example Sentences

Columbo’s iconic, well-worn beige raincoat.

From Los Angeles Times

In a sea of gray, white and beige storage tanks within the Phillips 66 oil refinery complex in the city of Wilmington, one stands out from the rest with its orange body and toothy grin.

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s like a rainbow of beige.”

From Los Angeles Times

Beige culture has a unique set of like values, complexities that Black America and white America do not fully understand, that is such a rich vein for comedy.

From Los Angeles Times

I would have called it moss green myself, but at least it wasn’t beige by another name.

From Slate

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