First Known Use: circa 1858
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1beige
noun \ˈbāzh\
: a light yellowish-brown color
Full Definition of BEIGE
1
: cloth made of natural undyed wool
2
a : a variable color averaging light grayish-yellowish brown b : a pale to grayish yellow
— beigy \ˈbā-zhē\ adjective
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Origin of BEIGE
French
2beige
adjective
Definition of BEIGE
1
: of the color beige
2
: lacking distinction : vanilla 2
First Known Use of BEIGE
1879
Related to BEIGE
- Synonyms
- nondescript, characterless, faceless, featureless, indistinctive, neutral, noncommital, vanilla
BEIGE Defined for Kids
beige
noun \ˈbāzh\
Definition of BEIGE for Kids
: a yellowish brown
— beige adjective <a beige shirt>
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