Earl Grey

noun

: a black-tea blend flavored with bergamot oil

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Noelle and Amedori chose a three-tier vanilla wedding cake with fresh raspberries and Earl Grey buttercream by Sugar Studio. Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025 Also in the top with Tom is Toby, who makes a white-chocolate (gross) shell made to look like an orange with a chocolate-and-orange mousse with an Earl Grey sponge inside. Brian Moylan, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025 The Italian bergamot hits first with a fresh, almost Earl Grey-like citrus, while the pink pepper adds a subtle warmth that prevents it from feeling too sharp. Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 21 Sep. 2025 Giving the book a delightful ‘zine-era feel, it’s filled with recipes like Homemade Chico’s Five Rolled Tacos, Sweeet Potato Cake, Cilantro and Cashew Pesto Pizza, Earl Grey Lavender Menace Layer Cake, Bisteck with Tallarin Verde and more. Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 18 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Earl Grey

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 10 Oct. 2025.

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