whites
/(h)waɪts/
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
A set of white clothes, especially as a uniform.
Noun
Examples
He walked somewhat mincingly, thin, in soiled whites, his brief-case under his arm.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A set of white clothes, especially as a uniform. — The white uniform of a chef.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “whites” mean?
A set of white clothes, especially as a uniform.
Is “whites” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.