ombré
1 of 2adjective
om·bré ˈäm-ˌbrā 
variants or ombre
: having colors or tones that shade into each other
Stewart arrived … in white sequined Chanel trousers, a black top, and orange ombré hair, bringing to mind Katharine Hepburn had she collided in some faraway star system with David Bowie.
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Durga Chew-BoseRich, saturated hues cover most of the walls, which Venezuelan painter Antonio Rimada finished with an ombre technique. In the processional main hall … Rimada shaded the wall progressively, from turquoise to gold, a stunning backdrop for the owner's collection of Latin American art. Jean Strouse
Jean Strouse ombré noun
ombre
2 of 2noun
om·bre ˈäm-bər ˈäm-brē -ˌbrā ˈəm-
ˈäm-brē -ˌbrā ˈəm- : an old three-handed card game popular in Europe especially in the 17th and 18th centuries
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 14 Sep. 2022 Another possibility is to arrange a gradual transition of related colors in an ombre effect. Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2022 Moving up the wall, repeat this with your lighter colors to achieve an ombre effect. Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2022 Bring the tunes on the go with this portable speaker, boasting all of the good vibes with its yellow and blue ombre hues. Leah Campano, Seventeen, 27 July 2022 In a video clip posted to her Instagram page on June 14, Lizzo provided the first glimpse of her hot ombre-pink layered curls with some music-video-worthy choreography. Chelsea Avila, Allure, 15 June 2022 Mickey Guyton rocked an ombre long-sleeve silver and gold fringe flapper sparkle dress by Ashish, shimmying for the cameras. Leanne Italie, ajc, 4 Apr. 2022 Modeling two of the looks herself, Kylie showed off her famous curves in an ombre, criss-cross suit. Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, 17 Aug. 2021 Mickey Guyton rocked an ombre long-sleeve silver and gold fringe flapper sparkle dress by Ashish, shimmying for the cameras. Leanne Italie, ajc, 4 Apr. 2022 See More
Adjective
Paint small white pumpkins in differing shades of red and pink to create a lovely ombre effect down the center of the table. Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 14 Sep. 2022 Another possibility is to arrange a gradual transition of related colors in an ombre effect. Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2022 Moving up the wall, repeat this with your lighter colors to achieve an ombre effect. Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2022 Bring the tunes on the go with this portable speaker, boasting all of the good vibes with its yellow and blue ombre hues. Leah Campano, Seventeen, 27 July 2022 In a video clip posted to her Instagram page on June 14, Lizzo provided the first glimpse of her hot ombre-pink layered curls with some music-video-worthy choreography. Chelsea Avila, Allure, 15 June 2022 Mickey Guyton rocked an ombre long-sleeve silver and gold fringe flapper sparkle dress by Ashish, shimmying for the cameras. Leanne Italie, ajc, 4 Apr. 2022 Modeling two of the looks herself, Kylie showed off her famous curves in an ombre, criss-cross suit. Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, 17 Aug. 2021 Mickey Guyton rocked an ombre long-sleeve silver and gold fringe flapper sparkle dress by Ashish, shimmying for the cameras. Leanne Italie, ajc, 4 Apr. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Adjective
French, past participle of ombrer to shade, from Italian ombrare, from ombra shade, from Latin umbra — more at umbrage
Noun
French or Spanish; French hombre, from Spanish, literally, man — more at hombre
First Known Use
Adjective
1893, in the meaning defined above
Noun
circa 1661, in the meaning defined above