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white

Pronunciation: [/waɪt/]

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white: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use white in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “color”

(adjective) having the color of milk or snow. White is the color of paper and clouds.

Example

She wore a beautiful white dress to the party.

Example

The black cat stood out against the white snow.

Example

What color is the polar bear's fur?

Context: “color”

(noun) the color of chalk, snow, or milk. White is a color that reflects all light.

Example

The room was painted in a clean, bright white.

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The artist added a touch of black to the white paint to create a light gray.

Example

What color is a blank piece of paper?

Context: “race”

(noun) a person of European descent with light-colored skin. In some societies, white people have certain privileges.

Example

She is proud of her white heritage and traditions.

Example

The country's history includes discrimination against non-white citizens.

Example

Who has historically had more power in this society, white or black individuals?

How to pronounce white

Pronunciation: [/waɪt/]

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