white

Words that start with 'white' — often related to white or use 'white' as a base.

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whitewash
to paint with a thin white paint; to cover up wrongdoing

The committee tried to whitewash the scandal.

whiteboard
a smooth board for nonpermanent markings using dry-erase markers

She sketched the project timeline on the whiteboard.

whitecap
a foamy crest on a breaking wave

The wind whipped up whitecaps across the bay.

white-collar
relating to office or professional workers (non-manual labor)

White-collar employees often work in offices rather than in factories.

whiteout
a weather condition in which visibility is severely reduced by snow

The crew delayed departure because of a sudden whiteout.

whitefish
any of various edible fish with pale, white flesh

He ordered grilled whitefish with a lemon butter sauce.

whitefly
a small sap-sucking insect (family Aleyrodidae) harmful to crops

The greenhouse suffered crop losses due to a whitefly infestation.

whitepaper
an authoritative report or guide that informs readers about a complex issue

The research team published a white paper on renewable energy adoption.

off-white
slightly white; not pure or bright white

She picked an off-white tablecloth to match the vintage decor.

whiteface
a style of makeup producing a stark white face; a face made white

The performer applied traditional whiteface before going on stage.