greys
Greys (noun) means Grey uniform clothing — trousers or jackets — worn by prisoners, typically for more formal occasions than everyday prison dress. Example: “He was issued a set of greys for his court appearance.”
How to use greys
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGrey prison clothing worn on more formal occasions.
This is a narrow, institutional use of the plural of "grey" — not the common color-plural sense.
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He was issued a set of _____ for his court appearance.
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What does “greys” mean?
The word “greys” means grey uniform clothing — trousers or jackets — worn by prisoners, typically for more formal occasions than everyday prison dress. In plain terms, grey prison clothing worn on more formal occasions.
How do you use “greys” in a sentence?
Here is “greys” used in a sentence: “He was issued a set of greys for his court appearance.”
What part of speech is “greys”?
“Greys” is a noun.
What is the meaning of greys?
"greys" (noun) means grey uniform clothing — trousers or jackets — worn by prisoners, typically for more formal occasions than everyday prison dress.