ivory
word
Definition
Ivory is a hard, white substance from the tusks of elephants and some other animals, often used to make art, jewelry, and piano keys. It can also refer to a creamy-white color.
Usage & Nuances
'Ivory' is formal in naming material. It collocates with 'trade', 'carving', 'color', and 'tower'. Illegal ivory trade is often discussed. As a color, 'ivory' describes something slightly off-white.
Spanish: marfilPortuguese (BR): marfimPortuguese (PT): marfimChinese (Simplified): 象牙Chinese (Traditional): 象牙Hindi: हाथी दांतArabic: عاجBengali: হাতির দাঁত - দুধ-সাদা (রং)Russian: слоновая кость - айвори (цвет)Japanese: 象牙 - アイボリー（色）Vietnamese: ngà voi - màu ngàKorean: 상아 - 아이보리색(색상)Turkish: fildişi - fildişi rengiUrdu: ہاتھی دانت - فاختئی (رنگ)Indonesian: gading - warna gading
Example Sentences
The statue is made of ivory.
basic
I have a piano with ivory keys.
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Ivory is a creamy white color.
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The illegal ivory trade has endangered many elephants.
natural
She wore an elegant ivory dress to the wedding.
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Some people collect antique ivory carvings from Asia.
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