Advertisement

Advertisement

View synonyms for

beige

[ beyzh ]

noun

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


adjective

  1. of the color beige.

beige

/ ɪ /

noun

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

      beige gloves

  1. a fabric made of undyed or unbleached wool
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of beige1

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of beige1

C19: from Old French, of obscure origin
Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples have not been reviewed.

So next time the munchies hit, don’t settle for gas station beige.

From

Computers were ugly hulking gray or beige boxes then, taking up so much desk space.

From

The 32 piece collection unveiled on Monday revealed a capsule wardrobe of neutral staples in muted colours - white, beige, light blue and black - and natural fabrics like linen and cashmere.

From

Tenants also decried the piles of debris that surround their two-story beige and brown stucco building and are calling for county officials to remove them.

From

Both vehicles, a distinctive beige Nissan Note and a black Volvo XC40 were seized following Monday night's arrests and will be subject to forensic examination, she said.

From

Advertisement

Related Words

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement


BeiderbeckeBeige Book