grey

noun
UK: /ɡreɪ/
US: /ɡreɪ/

  1. A color between black and white.

    1. The sky was grey this morning.
    2. The building had grey walls and a red door.

  2. Clothing of a grey color.

    1. He wore grey to the funeral.
    2. She prefers greys and blues in her wardrobe.

Synonyms

neutral dull gray grizzle drab
grey adjective

  1. Of a color between black and white.

    1. The cat is grey.
    2. My hair is going grey, I think I need to dye it.

  2. Dull or monotonous.

    1. Life here is grey and boring.
    2. The novel depicts a grey and depressing urban landscape.
grey verb

  1. To become grey, or to make something become grey.

    1. His hair is greying.
    2. Stress can grey your hair prematurely and cause other issues.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "grey" in English means: A color between black and white., Clothing of a grey color..

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

Synonyms for "grey": neutral, dull, gray, grizzle, drab.

Example usage of "grey": "The sky was grey this morning.". More examples on the page.