black comedy
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of black comedy
First recorded in 1965–70
Example Sentences
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Celebrate Labor Day with a new tradition: Sorry to Bother You, Boots Riley’s 2018 film starring LaKeith Stanfield, is a rollicking sci-fi black comedy about a dystopian workplace.
From Slate ● Sep. 4, 2026
Pattinson said he got the job just months after he asked Zendaya how he could join the “Dune” cast while on set filming their black comedy “The Drama.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 17, 2026
The Globes also honor the best in television, with HBO's black comedy anthology "The White Lotus," sci-fi office thriller "Severance" and searing teen murder saga "Adolescence" leading the contenders.
From Barron's ● Jan. 11, 2026
Other nominated films include conspiracy theory drama Bugonia, Korean black comedy No Other Choice, Brazilian political thriller The Secret Agent and animated musical smash Kpop Demon Hunters.
From BBC ● Jan. 10, 2026
The head-slapping stupidity of the situation could only be viewed as black comedy.
From Underground by Suelette Dreyfus
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