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whites

UK
/waɪts/
US
/waɪts/
whitesnoun
whites
pl
UK
/waɪts/
US
/waɪts/
Pluralia tantum noun; no singular form for these senses.
Translations
белые люди
In the early 20th century, the area was mostly inhabited by whites.
В начале XX века этот район в основном населяли белые люди.
Separate the whites from the yolks when making a meringue.
Отделите белки от желтков при приготовлении безе.
белое бельё
Put the whites in a separate laundry load.
Положите белое бельё в отдельную стирку.
Definitions
The white part of an egg, also known as albumen, which surrounds the yolk.
She separated the whites from the yolks to make a meringue.
People who are classified as belonging to the white race, especially in contexts of ethnicity or social grouping.
The census recorded the number of whites living in the region.
White clothing, especially as worn for a particular purpose such as sports or work (e.g., tennis whites, cricket whites, or hospital whites).
All the players wore their whites for the championship match.
The white pieces in a game of chess or checkers.
He always prefers to play with the whites in chess.
The white areas of the eyes, known as the sclera.
The doctor checked the whites of her eyes for signs of illness.
Synonyms
Caucasians
white people
Europeans
Anglo-Saxons
Caucasian people
Antonyms
blacks
whitenoun

whites

pl

whites
pl
UK
/waɪt/
US
/waɪt/
Translations
белый цвет
The room was painted in white.
Комната была покрашена в белый цвет.
The white of your outfit blinds me!
Белый цвет твоего костюма меня ослепляет!
The white of the snow was blinding.
Белизна снега была ослепительной.
Additional translations
белая сторона
белый человек
белок
Definitions
The color of milk or fresh snow, due to the reflection of most wavelengths of visible light; the opposite of black.
The walls of the room were painted a bright white to make the space feel larger.
A white or light-colored part of something, such as the white part of an egg or the white part of the eye.
She carefully separated the egg whites from the yolks for the meringue.
A person who is a member of a racial group having light skin coloration, especially one of European origin.
The census data showed an increase in the white population in the area.
A type of wine that is pale yellow or straw-colored, made from green or yellow grapes.
He ordered a glass of white to pair with his seafood dish.
A piece in chess or checkers that is of a light color, typically used by one player.
She played the white pieces and opened with the Queen's Gambit.
Synonyms
whiteness
pallor
lightness
fairness
blanch
whiteadjective
Definitions
Of the color of milk or fresh snow, due to the reflection of most wavelengths of visible light; the opposite of black.
She wore a white dress to the wedding.
Pale or lacking color, often due to fear, illness, or emotion.
He turned white when he heard the shocking news.
Morally pure, innocent, or unblemished.
She has a white reputation in the community.
Belonging to or characteristic of a racial group having light skin pigmentation, especially of European origin.
The white population in the area has been steadily increasing.
whiteverb

whites

whited
Past Simple
whited
Past Participle
whiting
Gerund
Definitions
To make something white; to whiten.
She whited the ceiling before applying the final coat of paint.
(Literary) To become white or pale.
The peaks whited as the snowstorm swept across the range.
Synonyms
whiten
bleach
whitewash
blanch
pale
decolorize
lighten
limewash
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