pitch-black
Americanadjective
adjective
-
extremely dark; unlit
the room was pitch-black
-
of a deep black colour
Etymology
Origin of pitch-black
First recorded in 1590–1600
Example Sentences
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It’s both the opportunity of a lifetime and a descent into a pitch-black basement with nothing but the glow of her soul to light the way.
From Salon ● Oct. 25, 2026
The pitch-black venue was also clouded in thick smoke, and the singer could not find Breeze, despite shouting her name, he said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026
A man’s voice cut through the rain pelting the pitch-black Caribbean Sea, just audible between two boats tossed around by 10-foot waves.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 12, 2025
In an attempt to even the odds, the rural crime team has been using thermal imaging cameras attached to drones and binoculars capable of picking out suspected treasure thieves on a pitch-black mountain side.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2025
Though the Wood was pitch-black all around them, the riders of the Fairy Hunt stood out against the dark.
From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo
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