noun Uncommon

beige

BAYZH

Beige (noun) means a pale, sandy brown colour. Example: “She painted the walls a soft beige.”

noun

A pale, sandy brown colour.

"She painted the walls a soft beige."

adjective

Dull or unremarkable, especially in a bland, suburban way.

"The whole neighbourhood felt a bit beige and predictable."

How to Use Beige

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA pale tan colour, or (informally) something bland and unexciting.

Common pairings

beige walls beige carpet painfully beige

beiger comparative, more beige comparative, beiges plural, beigest superlative, most beige superlative

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Borrowed from French beige, originally describing the natural, undyed colour of raw wool or cotton.

Origin: French

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What does “beige” mean?

The word “beige” means a pale, sandy brown colour. In plain terms, a pale tan colour, or (informally) something bland and unexciting.

How do you pronounce “beige”?

“Beige” is pronounced BAYZH (/ˈbeɪʒ/ in IPA).

How do you use “beige” in a sentence?

Here is “beige” used in a sentence: “She painted the walls a soft beige.”

What part of speech is “beige”?

Depending on how it is used, “beige” can be a noun and an adjective.

Where does the word “beige” come from?

The word “beige” comes from French. Borrowed from French beige, originally describing the natural, undyed colour of raw wool or cotton.

Is “beige” a common word?

“Beige” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “beige” have?

“Beige” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a pale, sandy brown colour.

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