What does BEIGE mean?

Beige

Parts of Speech: adjective, noun

Definitions:

• Adjective: of a pale sandy fawn color
• Noun: a pale sandy fawn color

Pronunciations:

• US: /beɪʒ/
• UK: /beɪʒ/

Origin and Usage:

The word "beige" originated from the French language, meaning "natural wool that has not been dyed." It was first used in English in the late 19th century as a term for a light, sandy color. Today, it is a popular color choice for clothing, interior design, and other applications.

Synonyms:

• Ecru
• Tan
• Biscuit
• Sand
• Fawn

Related Words:

• Chose
• Wedge
• Glaze
• Blaze
• Plage

Example Sentences:

• The walls of the room were painted in a soft shade of beige.
• She wore a beige sweater and jeans to the party.
• The carpet in the living room was a light beige color.