grey
adjective
less common spelling of gray
1
a
: of the color gray
b
: tending toward gray
blue-gray eyes
c
: dull in color
2
: having the hair gray : hoary
3
: clothed in gray
4
b
: prosaically ordinary : dull, uninteresting
the boring, gray dullness of government—
P. J. O'Rourke
P. J. O'Rourke5
: having an intermediate and often vaguely defined position, condition, or character
an ethically gray area
Examples of grey in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
In one of the videos, obtained by CNN from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which runs the airport, Dali can be seen proceeding through the security checkpoint’s body scanner, and getting a pat down while wearing a tan shirt over a grey hoodie and jeans.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2025
Josh McDaniels was looking thinner, and he’s got more grey hairs on his head, but the offensive coordinator – returning for his third stint with the Patriots – seemed recharged in his first meeting with reporters since being hired by head coach Mike Vrabel in January.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
The Scream actor donned a curly grey wig, denim jacket, and a pair of large glasses to portray the iconic character, who was famously portrayed by Estelle Getty.
—Olivia Bellusci, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
On Wednesday, Bibb stepped out in a boxy grey blazer from Stella McCartney, complete with power suit shoulder padding.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 20 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for grey
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2025
Josh McDaniels was looking thinner, and he’s got more grey hairs on his head, but the offensive coordinator – returning for his third stint with the Patriots – seemed recharged in his first meeting with reporters since being hired by head coach Mike Vrabel in January.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
The Scream actor donned a curly grey wig, denim jacket, and a pair of large glasses to portray the iconic character, who was famously portrayed by Estelle Getty.
—Olivia Bellusci, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
On Wednesday, Bibb stepped out in a boxy grey blazer from Stella McCartney, complete with power suit shoulder padding.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 20 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for grey
Cite this Entry
“Grey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grey. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
Copy CitationBiographical Definition
Grey 1 of 4
biographical name (1)
2nd Earl 1764–1845 Charles Grey English statesman; prime minister (1830–34)
Grey
2 of 4biographical name (2)
Sir Edward 1862–1933 Viscount
Grey of Fallodon
ˈfa-lə-dᵊn 
English politician
English politician
Grey
3 of 4biographical name (3)
Lady Jane 1537–1554 titular queen of England for 9 days
Grey
4 of 4biographical name (4)
Zane 1875–1939 American novelist
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share