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black-and-white
01
(of a motion picture, photograph, etc.) showing only black, white, and gray colors
Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
relational
ungradable
Examples
She preferred to decorate her living room with black-and-white photographs for a timeless look.
02
referring to a situation or perspective that is sharply divided into mutually exclusive categories, with no room for nuance or middle ground
Examples
The debate was framed in black-and-white terms, leaving no room for compromise.
Black-and-white
01
a police car with a color scheme of black and white, often used for its distinctive appearance that helps to identify it as a law enforcement vehicle
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Plural form
black-and-whites
Examples
The black-and-white parked outside the station was a familiar sight in the neighborhood.
