Definition of "black"
Kid-friendly meaning of black, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.
What does "black" mean?
black (adjective) — the darkest color, like night with no lights.
Example sentences using "black"
Grade K–2
The cat is black.
Grade 3–5
He wore a black suit to the wedding because his mom said it looked sharp.
Grade 6–8
Black is technically the absence of color: it absorbs all wavelengths of visible light rather than reflecting them back to our eyes.
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