in the black

phrase

: making a profit : profitable

The company is finally in the black.

Examples of in the black in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Research published in 2022 found that body coloration in the black rat snake and other North American rat snakes is influenced by temperature, with darker individuals more common in cooler regions. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026

Gamblers don’t need many correct home run picks to generate a profit, but tonight’s picks will be the difference between remaining in the black or dipping into the red. — Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Comcast’s latest earnings showed Peacock posting its first ever quarter in the black. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2026

In the two decades prior to these caps, the annual budget closed, on average, 1/10th of 1% in the black. — Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for in the black

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