pitch-black

adjective

ˈpich-ˈblak 

: extremely dark or black

Synonyms of pitch-black

• darkened
• dark
• murky

Examples of pitch-black in a Sentence

finding anything in a pitch-black room is almost impossible

a pitch-black cat with green eyes

Recent Examples on the Web

The pitch-black vacuum of space laughs. — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 22 May 2026

In pitch-black tunnels in a remote mine in central Laos, rescuers are risking their lives to save seven miners who have been trapped for a week. — Matt Gutman, CBS News, 27 May 2026

The controversial performance takes place in a pitch-black room, and the performers are completely nude. — Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 8 May 2026

Some areas of the pitch-black and partially flooded tunnel appear very narrow, with a width of roughly 23 inches. — Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 27 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for pitch-black

• aback
• attack
• backpack
• backtrack
• bareback
• blackjack
• brownback
• buyback
• callback
• cognac
• comeback
• cutback

Kids Definition

pitch-black

adjective

ˈpich-ˈblak

: extremely dark or black