whites
Britishplural noun
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household linen or cotton goods, such as sheets
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white or off-white clothing, such as that worn for playing cricket
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an informal name for leucorrhoea
Example Sentences
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Tim Bresnan, Chris Tremlett and Monty Panesar all never wore the whites for England beyond that point.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
Luna’s biggest base of support, the study found, was among Latinos, 55% of whom reported a favorable view of him, versus just 39% of whites.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
Start with fully hard-boiled eggs: whites set, yolks cooked through but still tender.
From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026
After an impressive first summer - with 20 wickets across five Tests against New Zealand, India and South Africa - Potts' last six matches in England whites have been spread across three years.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
An involuntary spasm came over Ma and her eyelids parted briefly, showing only the whites of her eyes.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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