Gray hair Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡɹeɪ/ /ˈhɛɹ
GRAY hair
ɡɹˈeɪ/ /hˈeə
GRAY AIR
Definition
Hair that has lost its original color and turned gray or white, usually because of aging. Can also refer to individual strands that have changed color.
Usage & Nuances
Slightly informal, often used when talking about aging or appearance. Common in phrases like 'going gray', 'get gray hair', or 'a few gray hairs'. Sometimes used figuratively to imply wisdom or stress-related aging.
Spanish: canas - pelo grisPortuguese (BR): cabelo grisalhoPortuguese (PT): cabelo grisalhoChinese (Simplified): 白发Chinese (Traditional): 白頭髮Hindi: सफेद बालArabic: شعر رماديBengali: পাকা চুলRussian: седые волосы - сединаJapanese: 白髪Vietnamese: tóc bạcKorean: 흰머리 - 새치Turkish: beyaz saç - gri saçUrdu: سفید بالIndonesian: rambut beruban
Example Sentences
My father has a lot of gray hair now.
basic
She found her first gray hair yesterday.
basic
Some people get gray hair at a young age.
basic
Don’t worry, a few gray hairs just mean you’re getting wiser!
natural
She dyes her gray hair to look younger.
natural
After the stressful project, I swear I have more gray hair than before.
natural