Black Book

Pronunciation: /blæk bʊk/

Definitions of black book

noun a book with a black cover or binding

Example Sentences

A1 I keep important phone numbers in my black book.

A2 She always carries her black book with her to jot down notes.

B1 The detective found crucial evidence in the suspect's black book.

B2 The politician's black book contained sensitive information about his rivals.

C1 The journalist's black book was filled with contacts of high-profile sources.

C2 The spy's black book was a valuable asset in gathering intelligence.

Examples of black book in a Sentence

formal He kept all his confidential information in a black book.

informal I wrote down her number in my little black book.

slang I heard he's got all the shady deals listed in his black book.

figurative Her past mistakes were like entries in a black book, always haunting her.

Grammatical Forms of black book

• plural: black books
• comparative: blacker book
• superlative: blackest book
• present tense: black book
• future tense: will black book
• perfect tense: has black booked
• continuous tense: is black booking
• singular: black book
• positive degree: black book
• infinitive: to black book
• gerund: black booking
• participle: black booked

Origin and Evolution of black book

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The term 'black book' originated in medieval Europe, where important information was recorded in books with black covers to signify their significance and confidentiality.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'black book' has evolved to refer to a record of someone's misdeeds or wrongdoing, often kept secretly or used for blackmail purposes.