whites /(h)waɪts/noun 6phrases 1 noun[plural only]6 •A set of white clothes, especially as a uniform.He walked somewhat mincingly, thin, in soiled whites, his brief-case under his arm. — 1959 •The white uniform of a chef. •Cricket whites. •(US) A white uniform formerly worn by officers of United States Marine Corps. •Linen, especially laundry, that is white. •(informal) leukorrhea. Phrases with whites pearly whitesTeeth.