noun
- plural of black; dark colors, especially black clothing or garments
- black people; people of African descent
Usage: can be considered outdated or inappropriate in some contexts
Examples
- She always wears blacks and grays to work.
- The laundry should be separated into whites and blacks.
- His wardrobe consists mainly of blacks and navy blues.
- The artist used only blacks and whites in the painting.
- Mix the blacks with cold water to prevent fading.