Ombre meaning

hŏmbər, ŏm-
Ombre is a French word for a color with a shaded tone or varying tones.

An example of ombre is a color that fades from dark gray to light gray.

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Shaded or graduated in tone.
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The definition of ombre is the French word for color that is shaded or graduated in tone.

An example of ombre is the color of a dress that is light gray at the top, medium gray in the middle and dark gray at the bottom.

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A card game, played by three players with 40 cards, that was popular in Europe during the 1600s and 1700s.
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A card game, borrowed from the Spaniards, and usually played by three persons; it involves forty cards, omitting the ranks of 8, 9 and 10.

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(archaic) A large Mediterranean food fish (Umbrina cirrhosa): -- called also umbra, and umbrine.
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Origin of ombre

  • Spanish hombre man, ombre from Latin homō homin- man dhghem- in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • French hombre, from Spanish hombre, literally, a man, from Latin homo. See human.

    From Wiktionary

Ombre Sentence Examples

  • You can accessorize your look with a stylish canvas hobo bag, an imported ombre scarf, or a braided leather bracelet.

  • Dip-dye techniques and ombre prints gave a weightless feel to soft cottons.

  • While not purely strapless, you should still check out Lord & Taylor and the La Blanca "Hola Ombre" Bandeau Halter Tankini top, in tropical pink and orange with a center wooden ring and brown halter strap that ties around the neck.

  • Ombre, satin, brocade, cotton, poly, and more can be found on the site starting at around $50, and moving upwards to around $250 or more.

  • Go luxe with a style Balenciaga's "Polo" Tote in buttery distressed leather or make a splash with a budget bag like the purple faux patent Xhilaration Ombre Tote Bag from Target.

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