black velvet

American  

noun

1. a cocktail made with stout and champagne.

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black velvet British  

noun

1. a mixture of stout and champagne in equal proportions

2. slang Aboriginal women as sexual partners

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Etymology

Origin of black velvet

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

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.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2025

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.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 25, 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

She also became the first first lady to grace the cover of Vogue magazine, clad in a long-sleeved black velvet gown and seated on a red couch in the White House Red Room.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 11, 2023

Mr. Pumblechook and Mrs. Joe stared at one another—as they well might—and both repeated, “In a black velvet coach?”

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens