black-on-black

adjective

ˈblak-ˌȯn-ˈblak 

-ˌän-

: 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

They’re understated enough for everyday wear but feel richer and more elevated than the standard black-on-black ensemble. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2026

The desire for a sleek black-on-black look has some California drivers crossing the line of license plate legality. — Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 9 July 2026

Duwaji wore the black-on-black colorway, and styled the shoes with tall black socks. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 18 June 2026

Those suits then were broken out for the Spurs’ playoff opener, a black-on-black look. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1968, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for black-on-black

• almanac
• camelback
• cardiac
• carryback
• cluniac
• diamondback
• lumberjack
• maniac
• paperback
• piggyback
• quarterback
• saddleback