Meaning & Definition of word "White"

White

/waɪt/

1. The color or pigment of white.
- Example: I need to buy some white for my painting project.
2. A white object, especially a piece of clothing or other item.
- Example: He played tennis in his crisp, white.

1. To make or become white.
- Example: She decided to white the walls of her room for a brighter look.

1. Of the color of milk or fresh snow, due to the reflection of all visible rays of light; having little or no hue.
- Example: She wore a beautiful white dress to the wedding.
2. Lacking color or pigmentation.
- Example: The artist preferred to paint with white to create contrast in his work.
3. Relating to or denoting the racial group of people traditionally regarded as having light skin.
- Example: They discussed the cultural influences of white communities in the area.

Old English 'hwita', of Germanic origin; related to Dutch 'wit' and German 'weiß'.

white lie:

A harmless or trivial lie, often told to avoid hurting someone's feelings.

white collar:

Referring to jobs in offices and professional settings, as opposed to manual labor.

white as snow:

Extremely white in color, symbolizing purity or cleanliness.

whiten:

To make or become white.

whitewash:

To cover up unpleasant facts about something.

Meaning: Referring to someone of Caucasian descent.

Example Sentence: The party was mostly filled with whites.

Meaning: Used to describe something that is devoid of color or excitement.

Example Sentence: That movie was really white; it lacked any real thrill.