black velvet
Americannoun
noun
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a mixture of stout and champagne in equal proportions
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slang Aboriginal women as sexual partners
Etymology
Origin of black velvet
First recorded in 1925–30
Example Sentences
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His dress is black velvet, proper, distinguished, civilian.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
Her black velvet dress trimmed in elaborate silver is an eye-grabber.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 17, 2024
Bhatt is wearing a black velvet Sabyasachi saree.
From BBC ● Feb. 22, 2024
Sitting in a white throne-like chair with golden accents, Mitchell wore a black beret and black velvet outfit while she sang into a gold microphone and had sparkly cane to match.
From Salon ● Feb. 5, 2024
My black velvet dress is itchy on the inside.
From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari
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