black velvet

noun

1. a cocktail made with stout and champagne.

black velvet

noun

1. a mixture of stout and champagne in equal proportions

2. slang,  Aboriginal women as sexual partners

Word History and Origins

Origin of black velvet¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

The work, which was gifted to the trust in 2010, shows the artist wearing a black velvet cap with two ostrich feathers, a decorative metal band worn round the neck and a short, decorated velvet cape.

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Age was also no barrier for 90-year-old Giorgio Armani, who walked the runway in a black velvet tuxedo to celebrate the 20 year anniversary of his haute couture atelier Armani Privé.

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But there were clear signs of a pivot to more high-fashion choices this weekend in Washington, when the incoming Second Lady wore a custom black velvet gown by Oscar de la Renta for the Vice President's Dinner and a smart white double-breasted coat to the wreath-laying ceremony in Arlington cemetery earlier in the day.

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Her black velvet dress trimmed in elaborate silver is an eye-grabber.

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Ruble, in a black velvet and mesh leotard, was laser focused as she reléved onto the balls of her feet before gently rolling back down to first position.

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