ivory
Something made from or resembling ivory.
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Nourison Home Essentials Indoor/Outdoor Ivory Beige 12' x 15' Area Rug, Easy Cleaning, Non Shedding, Bed Room, Living Room, Dining Room, Backyard, Deck, Patio (12x15) #area rug #ivory #pet friendly #indoor #outdoor
“…military projects.” Towers of Ivory and Steel: How Israeli Universities Deny Palestinian Freedom, Maya Wind, Verso: 2024, p.8-9
Margaritaville Tahiti Margarita Machine 24 Oz Ivory #Bamboo #MargaritaMachine #CocktailMaker #Margaritaville #FrozenDrinks #Aluminum
NFL Men’s Jacksonville Jaguars #33 Chris Ivory Stitched Black Anthracite Salute to Service Player Performance Hoodie #SaluteToService #NFL #NFLMerchandise #ChrisIvory
can ivory wraith be a li for once cuz I'd fo anything to be destroyed by her tentacles....
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Something made from or resembling ivory.
“Nourison Home Essentials Indoor/Outdoor Ivory Beige 12' x 15' Area Rug, Easy Cleaning, Non Shedding, Bed Room, Living Room, Dining Room, Backyard, Deck, Patio (12x15) #area rug #ivory #pet friendly #indoor #outdoor”
— Bluesky· May 2026““…military projects.” Towers of Ivory and Steel: How Israeli Universities Deny Palestinian Freedom, Maya Wind, Verso: 2024, p.8-9”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Margaritaville Tahiti Margarita Machine 24 Oz Ivory #Bamboo #MargaritaMachine #CocktailMaker #Margaritaville #FrozenDrinks #Aluminum”
— Bluesky· May 2026“NFL Men’s Jacksonville Jaguars #33 Chris Ivory Stitched Black Anthracite Salute to Service Player Performance Hoodie #SaluteToService #NFL #NFLMerchandise #ChrisIvory”
— Bluesky· May 2026“can ivory wraith be a li for once cuz I'd fo anything to be destroyed by her tentacles....”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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A creamy white color, the color of ivory.
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(uncountable) The hard white form of dentin which forms the tusks of elephants, walruses and other animals.
“Leave the ivory!” he cried. “Leave the ivory! Dead men have no use for ivory!” Some of the Manyuema started to lay down their loads, but this was altogether too much for the avaricious Arabs.
"ivory" means the hard white form of dentin which forms the tusks of elephants, walruses and other animals. It is one of many casual words teens pick up from friends, social media, music or sport, and on its own it carries no particular warning. If you hear your teen use it, it is fair to ask what they mean by it in their friend group, since meanings drift quickly. Asking out of curiosity rather than alarm tends to keep the conversation open and useful.
"ivory" is informal English meaning the hard white form of dentin which forms the tusks of elephants, walruses and other animals. It is used widely across English varieties. A more formal or neutral equivalent would be something like "the hard white form of dentin which forms the tusks of elephants" expressed in standard vocabulary. A common mistake is to assume "ivory" can replace its standard equivalent in every register; keep it for spoken or casual situations and use the formal form in writing. If you are a B2 or C1 learner, it is useful to recognise this word when you hear or read it, but think carefully about whether the situation really calls for it before using it yourself.
“Part 3 of my unintentional "Drawing Ivory as Shadow" series. Probably the most iconic expression to date. [ #SonicOC #SonicArt #IvoryTXT ]”
— Bluesky· May 2026“The Ivory Hydrospa, a new business offering a luxury contrast therapy experience, is coming soon to Red Bank.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“She didn't say we couldn't wear ivory. 😈”
— Bluesky· May 2026“I miss cats. I just had one for the week but one of the tiny dogs bugs her a lot so she mostly stays in her ivory tower. Not really a lap cat unless it’s the absolute wrong time. Like a cat.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Need to ask gma to come hang out with Jonesy daily cause I always feel so guilty leaving him. Bob and ivory are bonded and jonesy’s bonded to me…so I know he gets lonely ): Still wish we had the space and money for a new kitten that he can bond with/play with”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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