black and white meaning and definition

BLACK AND WHITE noun

Definition of black and white (noun)

1. communication by means of written symbols (either printed or handwritten)
   • synonyms: written communication, written language
2. a black-and-white photograph or slide
   • synonyms: monochrome

BLACK AND WHITE adjective

Definition of black and white (adjective)

1. not having or not capable of producing colors
   • "black-and-white film"; "a black-and-white TV"; "the movie was in black and white"
   • synonyms: black-and-white
   • antonym: color