ivory
/ˈaɪvəri/
adjective
- Made of or resembling ivory.
- The artist used an ivory palette for mixing paints.
- She wore an ivory bracelet that matched her necklace.
- The ivory handle of the knife was intricately carved.
- Having a creamy white color.
- The ivory curtains let in a soft, warm light.
- The cat had beautiful ivory fur with darker patches.
- He chose an ivory shirt for the wedding.
noun
- A hard, white material from the tusks of elephants and some other animals, used for making decorative objects.
- Many countries have banned the trade of ivory to protect elephants.
- The museum displayed a beautiful carving made from ivory.
- She inherited a set of ivory chess pieces from her grandfather.
- A creamy white color, like that of ivory.
- She painted the walls a soft ivory to make the room feel warm.
- The bride chose an ivory dress instead of pure white.
- The clouds turned a pale ivory as the sun rose.
- An object made of ivory, such as a carving or piano key.
- The collector had a cabinet full of ivories from different cultures.
- He carefully polished the old ivories on the piano.
- The antique shop sold several small ivories, including a tiny elephant.