adjective

 

colour being the colour of coal or of the sky on a very dark night

a black jacket

 

person Someone who is black has the dark skin typical of people from Africa.

black athletes/Americans

 

of black people relating to black people

the black community

 

drink Black tea or coffee has no milk or cream added to it.

 

humour funny about unpleasant or frightening subjects

black comedy

 

angry angry

He gave her a black look.

 

situation If your situation or future is black, it is very bad.

 

noun

 

colour the colour of coal or of the sky on a very dark night

She always dresses in black (= in black clothes).

 

person a black person