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.

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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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