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Definition white in British English

white noun

noun
/waɪt/
1

the colour of milk or snow

Example

The sign was written in white on a black background.

Example

We painted the walls a creamy white.

Example

The bride wore white.

Synonyms and related words
apricot aqua aquamarine
2

someone who belongs to a race of people with pale skin

Example

friendships between blacks and whites

Synonyms and related words
Aryan black Coloured
3

the clear part inside an egg that surrounds the yolk (=the yellow part)

Synonyms and related words
baking powder batter bicarb
4

white wine

Example

A glass of white, please.

Synonyms and related words
Bordeaux brandy bubbly
5

in some board games, the person who uses the white pieces

Example

White always moves first in chess.

Synonyms and related words
backgammon bagatelle board game
6

special white clothes that people often wear for playing sports such as tennis or cricket

Synonyms and related words
box jersey jockstrap
Definition white in British English

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