1. plural of ombre; a card game for three players using a deck of 40 cards, popular in 17th and 18th century Europe
Usage: historical; often capitalized as Ombre
2. plural of ombre; a shading technique in art or design where colors gradually blend from one shade to another
Usage: art and design
3. plural of ombre; a hairstyle or coloring technique in which darker roots gradually transition to lighter tips
Usage: fashion and beauty

Examples

• The museum displayed paintings featuring beautiful ombres that blended blue into purple.
• She chose ombres for her hair, transitioning from dark brown to honey blonde.
• Ombres was a favorite pastime among European nobility during the Renaissance.
• The designer used soft ombres to create depth in the fabric pattern.
• Modern nail art often features ombres that fade from one color to another.