black-on-black

adjective

: involving a Black person against another Black person
black-on-black crime

Examples of black-on-black in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The piece de resistance, the cherry on top, the icing on the cake, Rose B. Simpson’s one-of-a-kind Maria, her iconic interpretation of a Maria Martinez black-on-black pot applied to a 1985 El Camino. Chadd Scott, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024 And during the couple's rendezvous in New York City that same weekend, Swift rocked a black-on-black 'fit that heralded Reputation's return. Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 10 Jan. 2024 Jennifer Aniston confirms that black-on-black dressing is an infallible combination for any event. Teresa Romero Martínez, Glamour, 10 Dec. 2023 The Gone Girl actor wore a muted black-on-black ’fit, while the Shotgun Wedding actress was all wrapped up in a bright white fuzzy jacket that definitely drew notice. Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 21 Oct. 2023 Add some style juxtaposition with a feminine slip skirt and menswear blazer, or keep the look black-on-black with an LBD and sheer socks. Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 10 Oct. 2023 Many of Lauren’s Ferraris are red, but the designer chose this black-on-black configuration. Paul Croughton, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2023 In fact, the Only Murders in the Building actor appears to be summoning spooky season with her black-on-black Instagram selfie looks. Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 12 Sep. 2023 The black-on-black and the black-on-white are now beginning to take off. Kyle Lamar Rice, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1968, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of black-on-black was in 1968

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“Black-on-black.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/black-on-black. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

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