ebony

as in black
having the color of soot or coal the ebony loudspeakers on their chrome stands look very sleek and modern

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of ebony In response, local firm RAD Interiors cloaked the walls with an ebony grasscloth from Kravet, establishing a muted backdrop for the centerpiece: a reclaimed timber four-post bed from RH swaddled in Hale Mercantile Co. linens. Alia Akkam, Architectural Digest, 11 Oct. 2024 The five-bedroom main house has four fireplaces and oversize sunny windows; an eat-in modern kitchen; and formal rooms with ebony floors, wainscoting, and coffered ceilings, including a living room with a deep bay window seat. The Week Staff, theweek, 1 Oct. 2024 All the rib cages are made of different woods in different colors: white oak, padauk, cherry, ebony, black walnut, ash, and so on. Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 12 July 2024 For her purse, the crossbody bag-loving singer wore Gucci’s Luce Small Shoulder Bag in beige and ebony, which retails for $3,200. Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 13 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for ebony 

Thesaurus Entries Near ebony

Cite this Entry

“Ebony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ebony. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on ebony

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!