pitch-black

adjective

ˈpich-ˈblak How to pronounce pitch-black (audio)
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: extremely dark or black

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finding anything in a pitch-black room is almost impossible a pitch-black cat with green eyes
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That was followed by quirky network sitcom New Girl, Elizabeth Holmes fictional bio-series The Dropout, and pitch-black comedy Dying for Sex. — Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 31 Aug. 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 See All Example Sentences for pitch-black

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of pitch-black was in 1598

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“Pitch-black.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pitch-black. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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pitch-black

adjective
ˈpich-ˈblak
: extremely dark or black
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