ebony
Pronunciation: [ˈɛbəni]
Word
Context: "material"
(noun) a type of dark-colored wood that comes from certain trees. It's often used to make furniture and musical instruments because it looks nice and is very strong.
Example
The beautiful ebony table added elegance to the dining room.
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The furniture was made from lighter wood, not ebony, so it looked different.
Example
What kind of wood is used to make that stunning ebony piano?
Context: "appearance"
(adjective) describing something that is very dark or black in color. When we say something is ebony, we mean it has a deep, rich black color.
Example
Her hair was glossy and ebony, shining beautifully in the sunlight.
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His hair was not ebony; it was more of a light brown shade.
Example
What do you think of that dress in an ebony color?
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