gray

noun
UK: /ɡreɪ/
US: /ɡreɪ/

  1. A color between black and white.

    1. The sky was a dull gray today. [ ] [ ]
    2. The old house had gray shutters and a faded, peeling front door. [ ] [ ]

  2. Clothing of a gray color, often used for uniforms.

    1. He was wearing gray, a military uniform perhaps. [ ] [ ]
    2. The prisoners were all dressed in gray, making them difficult to distinguish. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

grey charcoal slate grizzled neutral dull
gray adjective

  1. Of a color between black and white.

    1. My cat has gray fur. [ ] [ ]
    2. The cloudy sky looked gray and heavy before the storm began to roll in. [ ] [ ]

  2. Lacking interest or character; dull.

    1. Life in this town is so gray. [ ] [ ]
    2. The office was gray and lifeless, reflecting the mood of its employees. [ ] [ ]

  3. Having gray hair, usually associated with age.

    1. My grandpa is getting gray. [ ] [ ]
    2. He's noticeably gray around the temples, but he still looks quite young. [ ] [ ]
gray verb

  1. To become gray or to cause something to become gray.

    1. His hair started to gray early. [ ] [ ]
    2. Stress can gray your hair faster than you think is even possible. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "gray" in English means: A color between black and white., Clothing of a gray color, often used for uniforms..

The phonetic transcription of "gray" is /ɡreɪ/ in British English and /ɡreɪ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "gray": grey, charcoal, slate, grizzled, neutral, dull.

Example usage of "gray": "The sky was a dull gray today.". More examples on the page.