beige

1 of 2

noun

1
: cloth made of natural undyed wool
2
a
: a variable color averaging light grayish-yellowish brown
b
: a pale to grayish yellow
beigy adjective

beige

2 of 2

adjective

1
: of a color that is light grayish-yellowish brown : of the color beige
a beige skirt
2
: lacking distinction : vanilla sense 2

Examples of beige in a Sentence

Adjective some food critics have dismissed that chef's version of French cuisine as beige and boring
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Sweeney’s metallic undies also come in beige (which were modeled by Emma Corin on the runway last spring) and pink opal and retail for $5,800 on the label’s website. Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 5 Mar. 2024 Blueprints in the wall The decor is minimal and includes an eclectic mix of antiques and contemporary pieces set against a neutral background of beiges, golds and pale blues. Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024 Solids include dusty pink, apricot beige, and coffee brown, each of which are ideal for winter travel season and can be easily mixed and matched with other pieces in your suitcase. Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 13 Dec. 2023 Choose from 18 shades like beige and gray to purple and green. Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2023 Think a matte eyeshadow palette with 12 no-budge, blendable colors ranging from beige to black; a lip liner available in 15 nude hues, from light beige to rich mahogany; and lipstick in 10 shades. Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Jan. 2024 Monochromatic colors like gray, cream, and beige made the collection feel chic. Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 16 Jan. 2024 Not only does its color shine among the browns and beiges of side dishes like stuffing and mashed potatoes, but its sweet-tart flavor offsets the richness of roasted turkey, macaroni and cheese, and buttery yams. Washington Post, 17 Nov. 2023 Of those who catch their Z's surrounded by the sandy neutral, nearly a third reported not sleeping well (the same went for beige's close cousin, brown). Marisa Spyker, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2024
Adjective
Speaking of duck, it gets featured as a main course, meaty confit paired with creamy white beans and green splotches of gremolata to brighten what’s otherwise beige. Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 8 Mar. 2024 The funky, beige Ziggurat in Laguna Niguel is being auctioned this summer, the second attempt to sell the campus after a first effort failed last April. Samantha Gowen, Orange County Register, 8 Mar. 2024 Three bedrooms and two bathrooms are packed into just over 1,900 square feet of living space boasting white, cream and beige interiors complemented by hardwood floors, high ceilings and plentiful windows allowing for an abundance of natural light. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2024 Just a shot of Britt, sitting alone, in an overwhelmingly beige kitchen with eerily barren countertops. Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2024 With our exclusive deal, shop it for $29 in six neutral colors like beige and dark brown. Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 5 Mar. 2024 Paint colors like cream, sage green, light blue, and beige add color without overwhelming. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2024 The Willow Sage Bistro Set features two weather resilient wicker chairs with neutral beige cushions and a delicate matching wicker table. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2024 The sheer beige chiffon dress is marked by an asymmetrical neckline and shredded tendrils of a hemline, with layers of ruffles over the bust and hips. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 25 Feb. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Noun

borrowed from French, going back to Middle French baige, noun derivative of Old French bege "uncolored, having the color of natural wool," of uncertain origin

Adjective

borrowed from French — more at beige entry 1

First Known Use

Noun

1819, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1874, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of beige was in 1819

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Cite this Entry

“Beige.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beige. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

beige

noun
ˈbāzh
: a light grayish yellowish brown
beige adjective

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