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whites

[hwaɪts]

whites Definition

  • 1the color or hue of snow, milk, or fresh linen
  • 2the white part of an egg
  • 3people of European descent or with light-colored skin

Using whites: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "whites" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The whites of his eyes were bloodshot.

  • Example

    She separated the yolks from the whites of the eggs.

  • Example

    The neighborhood was predominantly populated by whites.

whites Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for whites

Antonyms for whites

Phrases with whites

  • morally pure or irreproachable

    Example

    He presents himself as whiter than white, but I know he's not as innocent as he seems.

  • a possession that is useless or troublesome, especially one that is expensive to maintain or difficult to dispose of

    Example

    The old mansion was a white elephant that nobody wanted to buy.

  • white-collar

    relating to the work done or the people who work in an office or other professional environment

    Example

    She has a white-collar job in the city.

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Summary: whites in Brief

The term 'whites' [hwaɪts] refers to the color of snow, milk, or fresh linen, and the white part of an egg. It can also refer to people of European descent or with light-colored skin. Phrases like 'whiter than white' denote moral purity, while 'white elephant' refers to a troublesome possession. 'White-collar' describes office work or professional environments.