Definition of white - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
colorshaving the color of milk or snow
- The walls of the room were painted white..
2.
beveragesUK containing milk or creamUK
- He prefers his coffee white.
3.
racerelating to a racial group having light skin
- White populations are predominant in some regions..
4.
pallorpale from fear or illness
- She turned white with shock.
5.
appearancehaving silvery hair from age
- His beard was white and long.
6.
moralityRare honorable and fairRare
- He was known for his white intentions.
7.
politicsRare related to anti-revolutionary politicsRare
- The white party opposed the revolution.
Noun
1.
shadecolor seen in snow, milk, or all light combined
- The walls were painted white.
2.
grape drinklight-colored wine often served chilled
- He prefers a glass of white with dinner.
3.
racial groupgroup identified by light skin color
- Discussions on race often focus on the experiences of blacks and whites..
4.
cafe orderUK coffee with milk or creamUK
- I'll have a white, please.
5.
gamesplayer controlling the light-colored chess pieces who moves first in chess
- White made the first move.
6.
billiardsthe cue ball in cue games
- He aimed carefully at the white.
7.
cookingTECH. the albumen of bird eggsTECH.
- Separate the yolk from the white.
8.
colorTECH. opaque pale pigment used in paintsTECH.
- The artist mixed a bit of white into the paint.
9.
- He was caught with a stash of white.
10.
medicalTECH. the sclera of the eyeTECH.
- His eyes were bloodshot, with red veins in the white.
Verb
paintchange to a pale color
- The leaves white as winter approaches.
Images of white
color seen in snow, milk, or all light combined 
coffee with milk or cream 
the cue ball in cue games 
the albumen of bird eggs 
opaque pale pigment used in paints
Expressions with white
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become pale in the face from fear or shock
She went white when she heard the news.
change color to white
The chameleon can turn white on a white surface.
flag used as a sign of surrender or truce
The army raised a white flag to stop the fighting..
night without sleep
I had a white night before the exam.
printed page with black text on white paper
Please read the black and white before signing.
say something untrue to avoid hurting someone
She decided to tell a white lie to avoid hurting his feelings.
extremely white, like fresh snow
Her dress was white as snow.
smoke that is white in color
White smoke billowed from the factory chimney.
small lie told to avoid hurting feelings
She told a little white lie to spare his feelings.
extremely pale, usually from fear, shock, or illness
She turned white as a ghost when she heard the news.
feather that is white in color
The bird's plumage included a striking white feather..
person or character in a story identified as a hero
In westerns, the white hat often faces a black-hatted villain..
small lie told to avoid hurting feelings or trouble
She told a white lie to avoid an argument.
extremely clean or pure
The kitchen was whiter than white after the deep cleaning.
doctors or medical staff wearing white coats
The men in white coats rushed to the emergency room.
surrender or give up in a conflict
After hours of fighting, they decided to raise the white flag.
admit defeat or surrender in a situation
After hours of arguing, he ran up the white flag.
admit defeat or give up in a situation
After hours of debate, she waved the white flag.
extremely pale due to shock or fear
After the jump scare, she was white as a sheet.
very pale or extremely white in color
Her face was white as chalk after the shock.
large household appliances like fridges and stoves
We need to buy new white goods for the kitchen.
person defending another unnecessarily
He acted like a white knight in the argument.
become invisible due to heavy snow
The road whited out during the blizzard.
extremely angry to the point of turning pale
She was white with anger after hearing the news.
Origin of white
Old English, hwīt (white)
Terms with white included in their meaning
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colors
color between black and white
color
having a color between black and white
paint shade
having a color between black and white
colors
neutral color between black and white
animal product
white liquid produced by female mammals for feeding their young
colors
having a color between red and white
seasoning
white crystalline substance used to season food
weather
frozen precipitation in the form of white flakes
weather
lightning flash seen as a white line
colorful
having colors instead of black and white
appearance
having hair that is partly white often from aging
appearance
showing hair that is white or silver from aging
plant milk
white liquid from plants like almonds or soy
drink
wine made from dark grapes not white or rosé
materials
precious metal with a shiny grayish-white color
material
soft white rock used for writing or drawing
art
add colors to a black-and-white drawing
dairy
white liquid from cows used as food
media
having colors, not black and white
media
displayed with colors, not black and white
colors
color resembling a mix of brown and white
soapy foam
form a frothy white mass of bubbles
food
white edible inner flesh inside a large tropical seed
color
having a yellowish white color
Examples of white in a sentence
The snow was so white it hurt my eyes. She ordered a white tea with her breakfast. The recipe calls for white hot chocolate. White communities often celebrate different cultural events. White individuals were surveyed for the study. He went white when the doctor called.
The child was white with fright. Her once black hair was now white. The old man's white hair shone in the sun. Her white actions earned her universal respect. The judge was praised for his white decisions. The white movement gained support in rural areas. White forces clashed with the revolutionaries. She chose a soft white for the curtains. The designer prefers white for minimalist interiors. She ordered a bottle of white for the table. The menu includes a selection of white. The whites in the community held a meeting. The survey included responses from whites and other racial groups. He prefers a white with his breakfast. A white is my go-to morning drink. White captured the knight with a strategic move. In the tournament, White was at a disadvantage. The white rolled smoothly across the table. He missed the white and lost the game. Beat the white until it forms peaks. The recipe calls for two whites and one yolk. She added white to lighten the shade. The painter ran out of white while working on the canvas. The dealer was known for selling high-quality white. White was found hidden in the suspect's car. The doctor examined the white for any abnormalities. She noticed a slight discoloration in the white. The fabric will white if left in the sun too long. The old photographs began to white over the years.
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- French:blanc, vin blanc, ...
- German:weiß, Weiß, ...
- Italian:candido, vino bianco, ...
- Spanish:blanco, color blanco, ...
- Portuguese:alvo, vinho branco, ...
- Chinese:白色的, 白色, ...
- Japanese:白い, 白, ...
- Arabic:أَبْيَض, نَبِيذ أَبْيَض, ...
- Hebrew:לָבָן, יַיִן לָבָן, ...
- Russian:белый, белое, ...
- Ukrainian:білий, білий колір, ...
- Hindi:सफेद, सफेद रंग, ...
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