Definition & Meaning of "gray"

not positioned at either extreme of a spectrum

referring to an economic situation or sector that is ambiguous, informal, or not fully regulated

pertaining to the elderly population as a group, often used to describe their influence, issues, or demographic characteristics

lacking in vividness or cheerfulness

referring to a region or area characterized by a diverse population with multiple ethnic backgrounds, often blending various cultural influences

(of a face) lacking color, often due to illness, shock, or exhaustion

having a sky covered in clouds, creating a dull atmosphere

clothing items that are of a gray color

a horse with a coat that is light gray or nearly white

a unit for measuring the amount of radiation energy absorbed by a material, equal to one joule per kilogram

hair that has turned gray or white, often as a result of aging

to change to a gray color or to grow gray naturally over time

to grow old, often referring to hair becoming gray