Earl Grey

noun

: a black-tea blend flavored with bergamot oil

Examples of Earl Grey in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Earl Grey calamansi iced tea, turon latte, and matcha mansi soda are some of the other menu items. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2026

Alongside grapefruit and bergamot, an Earl Grey tea accord adds unexpected warmth. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026

Additionally, there are milder teas that blend multiple flower roots with black teas or Earl Grey to provide a lighter flavor. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026

This Best of Beauty Award winner is paired with the equally zesty bergamot right up top, with Earl Grey tea, orange flower, and jasmine mid-notes bringing a calm, sweetly floral freshness to the heart. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 12 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Charles Grey, second Earl Grey †1845 English statesman

First Known Use

1936, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Earl Grey

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