grey
word
/ˈɡɹeɪ/
gray
/ɡɹˈeɪ/
gray
Definition
Grey is a color between black and white. It is also used to describe hair that has lost its original color and become white or silver with age.
Usage & Nuances
In British English, 'grey' is the usual spelling; in American English, 'gray' is more common. Common collocations include 'grey sky', 'grey hair', and 'a grey area' (something unclear or not clearly defined).
Spanish: grisPortuguese (BR): cinzaPortuguese (PT): cinzentoChinese (Simplified): 灰色的 - 灰白的（头发）Chinese (Traditional): 灰色的 - 灰白的（頭髮）Hindi: धूसर - सफेद होते हुए (बाल)Arabic: رمادي - أشيب (للشعر)Bengali: ধূসর - ছাই রঙRussian: серыйJapanese: グレー - 灰色Vietnamese: xámKorean: 회색Turkish: griUrdu: سرمئیIndonesian: abu-abu
Example Sentences
The cat has grey fur.
basic
She wore a grey coat to school.
basic
The rules are clear most of the time, but this case is a real grey area.
natural
My grandfather has grey hair.
basic
Everything looks a bit grey when the weather is like this.
natural
He's only forty, but he's already going grey.
natural