pitch-black
Americanadjective
adjective
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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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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
It was his first time living in the suburbs, where it was pitch-black at night and he needed to drive 15 minutes to buy anything.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 2026
But while Space Mountain tops off at about 32 mph, it likely still has Galacticoaster beat in the intensity factor due to its lift hill, sudden dips, jolting turns and near pitch-black darkness.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 6, 2026
It was pitch-black out—not even a suggestion of dawn streaked the sky above.
From Slate ● Oct. 27, 2025
At first I couldn’t see a thing except the pitch-black sky as I slowly cartwheeled away from the Agena, but then the Gemini swung around into view.
From "Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story" by Michael Collins
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