black-and-tan

\ ˌbla-kən-ˈtan

Definition of black-and-tan

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 of a dog's coat : having a predominantly black color pattern with deep red or rusty tan usually on the feet, breeching, and cheek patches, above the eyes, and inside the ears

2 or Black-and-Tan, dated, US politics : favoring or practicing proportional representation of whites and blacks in politics

3 US, dated : frequented by both blacks and whites a black-and-tan bar

black and tan

noun

Definition of black and tan (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : a black-and-tan dog

2 : a drink consisting of a dark beer (such as stout or porter) and ale or beer of a paler color

3 Black and Tan [from the color of his uniform] : a recruit enlisted in England in 1920–21 for service in the Royal Irish Constabulary against the armed movement for Irish independence

Examples of black-and-tan in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun Earlier that day, police fatally shot 17-year-old Quanice Hayes and found a black and tan air soft pistol in a flower bed about 2 feet from Hayes’ body, police said. — oregonlive, "City to pay $60,000 to settle lawsuit by suicidal man shot and wounded by Portland police in 2017," 30 Aug. 2019 Animal Control observed a black and tan German Shepherd inside the vehicle panting heavily. — Alyssa Lukpat, BostonGlobe.com, "Quincy woman, 30, arrested for allegedly locking her dog in car on hot day," 1 Aug. 2019 Pair citrus colors with neutral colors and tones such as white, black and tan. — Ap Mcclatchy, The Mercury News, "Photos and tips: Juicy decor adds bursts of color in your home," 5 July 2019 Each is defined by contrasts through three covetable colorways: all-black with a shock of white trim or black and tan are the options for leather; and a tan and deep brown style is what’s available in suede. — Todd Plummer, Harper's BAZAAR, "The 100-Year-Old German Art School That’s Still Influencing the Fashion World," 13 Feb. 2019 Each is defined by contrasts through three covetable colorways: all-black with a shock of white trim or black and tan are the options for leather; and a tan and deep brown style is what’s available in suede. — Todd Plummer, Town & Country, "One Century Later, Bauhaus Is Still a Major Fashion Influence," 13 Feb. 2019 Both the black and tan leather options use genuine calfskin (sorry, vegan friends), and the lighter of the two also has a matching golden metal frame around the phone. — Vlad Savov, The Verge, "Huawei adds new colors to the P20 Pro plus leather back options for China," 1 Sep. 2018 Getty ImagesJeff Spicer Getty ImagesChris Jackson The stockings by UK retailer John Lewis come in at an affordable $7, and are available in nude, black and tan. — Lucy Wood, Marie Claire, "The Hack Kate Middleton Uses to Make Sure Her Heels Never Slip Off In Public," 23 Aug. 2018 Noah, a black and tan puppy about 6 months old, had suffered numerous fractures and injuries before he was found dead in a suitcase that was abandoned outside a Willowbrook townhouse in 2015. — Kimberly Fornek, chicagotribune.com, "Willow Pond Park dedication features family fun, dedication of abused animal memorial," 10 June 2018

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