grizzly

[ griz-lee ]

adjective

, griz·zli·er, griz·zli·est.

1. somewhat gray; grayish.
2. having hair that is gray; gray-haired.

noun

, plural griz·zlies.

1. grizzly bear.
2. a device for screening ore, consisting of a row of iron or steel bars.

grizzly

/ ˈɡrɪzlɪ /

adjective

1. somewhat grey; grizzled

noun

1. See grizzly bear

Usage

Grizzly is sometimes wrongly used where grisly is meant: a grisly (not grizzly ) murder

Word History and Origins

Origin of grizzly¹

First recorded in 1585–95; grizzle ¹ + -y ¹

Example Sentences

In March 2022, a Montana hiker died after being attacked by a grizzly bear just north of Yellowstone, authorities said.

From Los Angeles Times

Before it’s over, we’ll see grizzly bears, moose, elephants, walruses, rhinos and more — an amalgam of the more than 75 detailed habitat displays that are at the heart of the museum’s exhibits.

From Los Angeles Times

California’s state animal might be the grizzly bear, but today is another bear’s big moment to shine.

From Los Angeles Times

One female grizzly bear, tracked with GPS collar, tucked herself and her two cubs into a wet spot by the Athabasca River as the fire roared through on Wednesday.

From BBC

There’s nothing more exciting than seeing the stuffed grizzly bear just 12 feet away from you.

From New York Times