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Bright and colourless; reflecting equal quantities of all frequencies of visible light.

“Write in black ink on white paper.”

(sometimes capitalized) Of or relating to Caucasians, people of European descent with light-coloured skin.

Designated for use by Caucasians.

“white drinking fountain”

Relatively light or pale in colour.

“white birch”

Pale or pallid, as from fear, illness, etc.

(of a person or skin) Lacking coloration (tan) from ultraviolet light; not tanned.

(of coffee or tea) Containing cream, milk, or creamer.

The standard denomination of the playing pieces of a board game deemed to belong to the white set, no matter what the actual colour.

“The white pieces in this set are in fact made of light green glass.”

Pertaining to an ecclesiastical order whose adherents dress in white habits; Cistercian.

Honourable, fair; decent.

Grey, as from old age; having silvery hair; hoary.

Characterized by freedom from that which disturbs, and the like; fortunate; happy; favourable.

Regarded with especial favour; favourite; darling.

Pertaining to constitutional or anti-revolutionary political parties or movements.

(of tea) Made from immature leaves and shoots.

Not containing characters; see white space.

Said of a symbol or character outline, not solid, not filled with color. Compare black.

Characterised by the presence of snow.

“a white Christmas”

Introducing a clause which is the subject or object of a verb (such as one involving reported speech), or which is a complement to a previous statement.

“He told me that the book is a good read.”

Introducing a subordinate clause expressing a reason or cause: because, in that.

“Be glad that you have enough to eat.”

Introducing a subordinate clause that expresses an aim, purpose or goal ("final"), and usually contains the auxiliaries may, might or should: so, so that.

Introducing — especially, but not exclusively, with an antecedent like so or such — a subordinate clause expressing a result, consequence or effect.

“The noise was so loud that she woke up.”

Introducing a premise or supposition for consideration: seeing as; inasmuch as; given that; as would appear from the fact that.

Introducing a subordinate clause modifying an adverb.

“How often did she visit him? — Twice that I saw.”

Introducing an exclamation expressing a desire or wish.

“Oh that spring would come!”

Introducing an exclamation expressing a strong emotion such as sadness or surprise.