in black and white

phrase

1

: in written or printed form

I want to see it in black and white.

2

: in a way that involves a simple choice between two opposite things (such as good and bad or right and wrong)

She sees everything in black and white.

3

: using equipment that produces only black-and-white pictures

a movie filmed in black and white.

Examples of in black and white in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The pattern, whether rendered in black and white or a soft melange of browns, is just as much a neutral as any kind of leopard print, but feels particularly well suited to contrast this season’s bold use of color. — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026

The two bounced around a couple venues to watch the afternoon game but landed at 115 Bourbon Street in Merrionette Park with dozens of die hard fans dressed in black and white. — Elena Tittel, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026

For her glam, Cardi completed the ensemble with a smoky, two-toned eye in black and white, bold mascara, and black lipstick. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026

Another collaboration under The Whitaker Group’s umbrella comes via the Jaide x Air Jordan 1 Low, which predominantly appears in black and white but features a Tiffany blue from midfoot to heel. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for in black and white

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• adipocyte
• amphibolite
• anorthosite
• anthophyllite
• aragonite
• carbonatite
• cassiterite
• chalcopyrite
• cristobalite
• crocidolite
• diatomite