All Whites

British

plural noun

the former name for the international soccer team of New Zealand

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Etymology

Origin of All Whites

so named because of the players' white strip and also an allusion to _{All Blacks}

Example Sentences

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The match marked the end of Reid’s All Whites career with the skipper retiring from international football.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 25, 2022

Papua New Guinea and Fiji will face off on Thursday to decide who joins the All Whites in the final four.

From New York Times • Mar. 23, 2022

The 29-year-old has scored 24 goals in 57 appearances for the All Whites since making his debut in 2009.

From BBC • Jul. 21, 2021

Rory Fallon, who scored New Zealand’s winning goal in that match eight years ago, has been recalled to the All Whites after a one-year absence.

From Washington Times • Nov. 7, 2017

The All Whites went 7-0-2 with a 23-4 scoring advantage, including 8-3 in the two-leg finals against Solomon Islands.

From Washington Post • Sep. 10, 2017

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