English · Idiom Attested

black as coal

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

Completely black.

Where it’s used: Used American English

I wanna see it painted / painted black / black as night / black as coal

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “black as coal” mean?

Completely black.

Is “black as coal” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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