ebony

noun
UK: /ˈeb.ə.ni/
US: /ˈeb.ə.ni/

  1. A hard, dark-colored wood from tropical trees.

    1. The piano keys were made of ebony.
    2. The craftsman used ebony to create an intricate inlay on the jewelry box which added to the value.

  2. A very dark, lustrous black color.

    1. She had ebony hair.
    2. The raven's ebony feathers shimmered in the dim light making it appear even more mysterious.

Synonyms

jet soot
ebony adjective

  1. Made of ebony wood.

    1. He bought an ebony statue.
    2. The museum displayed an ebony chess set, highlighting its detailed craftsmanship and historical significance.

  2. Of a very dark, black color.

    1. The night sky was ebony black.
    2. The stage was set with ebony curtains, creating an atmosphere of suspense and anticipation before the performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "ebony" in English means: A hard, dark-colored wood from tropical trees., A very dark, lustrous black color..

The phonetic transcription of "ebony" is /ˈeb.ə.ni/ in British English and /ˈeb.ə.ni/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "ebony": jet, soot.

Example usage of "ebony": "The piano keys were made of ebony.". More examples on the page.