Earl Grey

noun

: a black-tea blend flavored with bergamot oil

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Touches of theater continued until the final course: a plate of madeleines, served with a lemon, cinnamon, and Earl Grey custard and delivered with a worn copy of the 1932 play Blood Wedding, by Federico García Lorca. Agnish Ray, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2025 Kitchen Refresh Nuvo Earl Grey Cabinet Makeover Kit $69.95 A major kitchen overhaul is time-consuming and expensive. Nora Colomer, Fox News, 7 Mar. 2025 William Mullan, brand director of Raaka Chocolate in Brooklyn, New York, told Fox News Digital that his company has been manufacturing chocolate tea bars in-house since 2014, with the debut of their Earl Grey unroasted dark chocolate bar. Eve Glover, Fox News, 16 Feb. 2025 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, 9 Feb. 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 4 Apr. 2025.

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