beige

1 of 2

noun

ˈbāzh 

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

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

Synonyms

Adjective

• characterless
• faceless
• featureless
• indistinctive
• neutral
• noncommittal
• nondescript
• vanilla

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

The rug is available in 12 sizes and nine colors, including neutral hues like beige and charcoal, plus statement-making red and blue. —Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 1 June 2024

The color palette is all about earth tones, beiges, and whites, along with artwork sourced from local artists. —Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2024

Adjective

Choose from six colors: light khaki, beige, brown, black, mocha, and light gray. —Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 28 May 2024

Tones of gray, beige, and black were included in the collection, a departure from a Cruise show’s usually bright colors and bold prints. —Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 23 May 2024

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

Kids Definition

beige

noun

ˈbāzh

: a light grayish yellowish brown

beige adjective