Meaning & use

ivory

noun·Everyday

The hard, creamy-white material that forms the tusks of elephants and some other animals, used for carving or as a color.

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The antique piano keys were made of real ivory before synthetic materials became standard.

She painted the nursery walls a soft ivory to keep the room bright and calm.

A note on using this word

The international ivory trade is heavily restricted today to protect elephant populations from poaching.

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