Whites

People of pallor

Whites as a plural noun most often refers to white people collectively, used in discussions of race: Whites and Blacks lived in separate neighborhoods.

The term also covers white things—white clothing (Wash your whites separately), the whites of eggs, or the white pieces in chess or checkers. (Capitalized White as a singular is the racial or surname form.)

color

ivory

Tusk-derived material

pearl · alabaster · ecru · bone · chalk · milk · vanilla · linen · porcelain · bleach

pigment

titanium dioxide

White inorganic pigment compound

  • zinc oxideInorganic UV-blocking compound
  • leadDense metal, symbol Pb
  • gessoAbsorbent primer for canvases

primer · paint · opaque · coverage · tint · base · canvas · undercoat · acrylic · oil

eyes

sclera

Eyeball's outer membrane

redness · irritation · yellowing · health · veins · conjunctiva · bright · clear · milky · cornea

laundry

linens

Household fabric goods

socks · undershirts · bleach · separate · wash · cotton · delicates · brightener · stain · detergent

eggs

albumen

Clear protein in eggs

stiff peaks · whip · beaten · frothy · souffle · pavlova · macarons · angel food · royal icing · mousse

wine

chardonnay

White wine grape variety

crisp · dry · oaky · buttery · citrus · pairing · fish · seafood · sommelier · vintage

sports

tennis

Racquet sport over net

flannels · polo · tradition · dress code · Wimbledon · test match · lawn bowling · croquet · fencing · attire

Categories
Opposites
racial/ethnic identity

WhitesBlack people

Individuals of African ancestry

people of color · non-whites · African Americans · Africans · minorities

color spectrum (laundry/textiles)

Whitesdarks

Shadow-toned clothing items

blacks · colors · coloreds · brights

color value (visual/artistic)

Whitesblacks

Items of darkest hue

darks · shadows

Phrases
Family

white, whiten, whitened, whitening, whitens, whitish, whiteness, whiter, whitest

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG