Black | Mean of black in English Dictionary

/ˈblæk/

• having the very dark color of coal or the night sky
1. black ink
2. a black dress
• very dark because there is no light
1. a black night
• of or relating to a race of people who have dark skin and who come originally from Africa
1. black people
2. black culture

• very dirty
1. His hands were black with grime.
• served without cream or milk
1. black coffee
• evil or wicked
1. a black deed
• very sad or hopeless
1. The outlook was black.
2. When they heard the terrible news, they were filled with black despair.
• very tragic or unhappy
1. That was a black day in our country's history.
• marked by anger or hatred
1. A black [=very angry] look darkened his face.
2. black resentment
3. a black mood
• Noun
• the dark color of coal or the night sky
1. The wall was painted in black.
2. the black of night
3. a mixture of grays and blacks
• black clothing
1. She was dressed in black.
• a person belonging to a race of people who have dark skin
1. His policies are supported by both blacks and whites.
• making a profit
1. The company is finally in the black. [=the company is profitable]
• Verb
• to make (something) black
1. He blacked his boots with polish.
• to refuse to work for or with (a business, employer, etc.) or to buy (goods, services, etc.)
1. Labor union members have blacked the company.
• to suddenly become unconscious
1. What's the last thing you remember before you blacked out? [=passed out, fainted]
• to cover (something written) with a black or dark mark so that it cannot be read
1. Someone had blacked out certain sections of the newspaper.
• to cause (a place) to become dark
1. They blacked out the stage by turning off all the lights.
• to prevent the broadcast of (a televised sports event)
1. Last night's game was blacked out in this area, so I couldn't watch it.