ivory-white

American  

[ahy-vuh-ree-hwahyt, -wahyt, ahy-vree-] / ˈaɪ və riˈʰwaɪt, -ˈwaɪt, ˈaɪ vri- /

adjective

1. of a creamy or yellowish white in color.

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Etymology

Origin of ivory-white

First recorded in 1585–95

Example Sentences

It wasn't just her ivory-white breastplate or silvery kirtle—she glowed softly from within, radiating a warm, comforting light that elevated her physical perfection to something on a higher plane.

From Literature

Her ivory-white hair, long now from months without a cut, and her eyes — the crystalline blue-gray of a winter sky.

From Los Angeles Times

As evening thickened and lights were turned on, you could see inside where large mirrors hung on ivory-white walls and long curtains framed polished wood tables.

From Literature

There was note-paper also in the drawer, thick white sheets, for rough writing, and the note-paper of the house, with the crest, and the address, and visiting cards, ivory-white, in little boxes.

From Literature

As if to further reinforce the subliminal connection between him and his master, Toothless finds a love interest of his own, a Light Fury dragon whose sleek body is covered with ivory-white scales.

From Los Angeles Times