black

Words that start with 'black' — often related to black or use 'black' as a base.

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blacken
to make or become black; to tarnish or sully

The smoke blackened the windows after the fire.

blackbird
a medium-sized black songbird (often Turdus merula or similar species)

A blackbird sang loudly from the oak tree at dawn.

blackberry
a dark purple edible aggregate fruit from plants of the genus Rubus

She picked ripe blackberries along the hedgerow.

blackboard
a dark board used for writing on with chalk, typically in classrooms

The teacher wrote the equation on the blackboard.

blackmail
extortion by threats to reveal damaging information; to extort

He was arrested for attempting to blackmail his boss.

blacklist
a list of people or entities to be avoided or punished; to put someone on such a list

After the scandal she found herself unjustly blacklisted.

blacksmith
a craftsperson who forges and shapes iron and other metals

The blacksmith repaired the broken gate hinge.

blackout
a temporary loss of electrical power or a temporary loss of consciousness; also a media news ban

There was a citywide blackout during the storm.

blackbox
a device whose internal workings are not known or visible; also a flight recorder

Investigators recovered the plane's black box from the wreckage.

blacklight
an ultraviolet lamp that makes certain materials fluoresce

The poster glowed under the blacklight at the party.