Earl Grey

noun

: a black-tea blend flavored with bergamot oil

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Alas, Earl Grey was made for the sea, not stardom. Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 7 June 2026 Earl Grey tea, jasmine, neroli, bergamot, and musks mingle for an elegant, floral-forward aroma. Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 4 June 2026 Sip strawberry green tea or creamy Earl Grey, pinkies up. Shilo Urban, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026 Our choice today is Earl Grey, an old standby. Ed Silverman, STAT, 11 May 2026 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 14 Jun. 2026.

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