ivory

noun
UK: /ˈaɪ.vər.i/
US: /ˈaɪ.vər.i/

  1. A hard, white substance from elephant tusks.

    1. The keys on the old piano were made of ivory.
    2. The antique shop had a collection of ivory carvings from different countries.

  2. A color resembling the color of ivory; an off-white color.

    1. She chose an ivory dress for her wedding.
    2. The walls were painted an ivory color, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Synonyms

off-white bone cream
ivory adjective

  1. Made of ivory.

    1. He owned an ivory statue.
    2. The museum displayed several ivory artifacts from ancient civilizations.

  2. Having the color of ivory; off-white.

    1. The bride wore an ivory gown.
    2. The room was decorated with ivory accents, creating a soft and elegant look.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "ivory" in English means: A hard, white substance from elephant tusks., A color resembling the color of ivory; an off-white color..

The phonetic transcription of "ivory" is /ˈaɪ.vər.i/ in British English and /ˈaɪ.vər.i/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "ivory": off-white, bone, cream.

Example usage of "ivory": "The keys on the old piano were made of ivory.". More examples on the page.