Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

in black and white

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.18 in modern English

Syllables: in- black- and white
IPA

30

Scrabble Score

15

Letters

3

Syllables

12

Unique Chars

Meaning

prep_phrase

Explicitly, in writing, clearly and without doubt or misunderstanding, without any grey areas.

prep_phrase

Using shades of gray rather than color.

prep_phrase

Having it displayed using shades of gray rather than color (as it was shot or recorded).

Example Sentences

"I'll believe that when I see it in black and white."
"This film was shot in black and white."
"to watch color films in black and white"

Questions

What does in black and white mean?: Explicitly, in writing, clearly and without doubt or misunderstanding, without any grey areas.

How to pronounce in black and white

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