Earl Grey

noun

: a black-tea blend flavored with bergamot oil

Examples of Earl Grey in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The one that’s really popular this month is the Earl Grey tea cake. Judith Prieve, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024 With citrusy notes of bergamot, Earl Grey tea has the aromatic personality to cut through the dairy richness of the milk and still play nice with the lavender. Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 1 Apr. 2024 Kitchen Refresh Nuvo Earl Grey Cabinet Makeover Kit $79.95, now $69.95 A major kitchen overhaul is time-consuming and expensive. Nora Colomer, Fox News, 8 Mar. 2024 In a city that’s perhaps better known for its classic cocktails than afternoon tea, finding an atmospheric nook in New York City to sip on Earl Grey while savoring scones and sweets requires some research. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2024 There’s also non-croissant options like gluten-free brown-butter corn cake, chewy chocolate chunk cookies and Earl Grey morning buns. Nikita Richardson, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2024 My advice, try each of these at least once: baguette, Earl Grey macaron and almond croissant. Jill Cassidy, The Arizona Republic, 16 Jan. 2024 Brew your favorite variety, like Earl Grey or matcha, then mix it into your oats. Ashia Aubourg, SELF, 6 Feb. 2024 This Earl Grey–scented candle helps neutralize strong cooking smells, and notes of bergamot, black currant, and vanilla set a romantic mood without veering into cloyingly sweet territory. Anne Loreto Cruz, Bon Appétit, 1 Feb. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Charles Grey, second Earl Grey †1845 English statesman

First Known Use

1936, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Earl Grey was in 1936

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“Earl Grey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Earl%20Grey. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.

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