beige

[beyzh]

noun

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

adjective

1. of the color beige.

beige

/ beɪʒ /

noun

1. 1. a very light brown, sometimes with a yellowish tinge, similar to the colour of undyed wool

   2. ( as adjective )

      beige gloves

2. a fabric made of undyed or unbleached wool

Word History and Origins

Origin of beige¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of beige¹

C19: from Old French, of obscure origin

Example Sentences

The latest edition of the Federal Reserve’s beige book, which compiles anecdotes from central bankers around the country, reported mounting price pressures across many regions and elevated uncertainty that continued to weigh down activity.

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The beige book report has taken on more importance this month because of the data drought caused by the federal government shutdown.

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The Empire State manufacturing survey for October is due at 8:30 a.m., with the Fed beige book of economic conditions due at 2 p.m.

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All four of the bedrooms come complete with enough room for at least a queen-sized bed, beige walls, and dark wood flooring.

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Ron lives and works in Ohio, a place enveloped in a galaxy of beiges and inoffensive cool tones.

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