ecru

noun
UK: /ˈekruː/
US: /ˈekruː/

  1. A very light brown or beige color, like that of unbleached linen.

    1. The walls were painted ecru.
    2. The living room was decorated in shades of ecru and cream, creating a calming atmosphere.

Synonyms

beige off-white cream
ecru adjective

  1. Of a very light brown or beige color.

    1. She wore an ecru dress.
    2. The invitation was printed on ecru paper, giving it an elegant feel.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "ecru" is /ˈekruː/ in British English and /ˈekruː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "ecru": beige, off-white, cream.

Example usage of "ecru": "The walls were painted ecru.". More examples on the page.