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

Based on its trailer, Wild Horse Nine, which premieres in competition on September 3, seems to find McDonagh back in his sweet spot, helming a pitch-black comedy about two charismatic men wrestling with their dark pasts. — Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 1 Sep. 2026

To descend to the pitch-black floor of a crater, Chang’e-7 will deploy a novel hopping probe. — Reuters, NBC news, 21 Aug. 2026

Counter walked IndieWire through a maze of electrical and ventilation equipment that has accumulated additions and modifications over the decades — all of it above a massive pitch-black attic. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 20 Aug. 2026

Mountains loom in the distance as guests enjoy spacious beaches, the large wave pool, and a variety of waterslides, including Point Panic, which sends you zooming through a pitch-black tube illuminated by colorful lights. — Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 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