noun

blacklist

BLAK-lihst

Blacklist (noun) means a list of people or things considered unacceptable and to be avoided or banned. Example: “His name ended up on the studio's blacklist.”

noun

A list of people or things considered unacceptable and to be avoided or banned.

"His name ended up on the studio's blacklist."

verb

To put someone or something on a blacklist.

"The site was blacklisted after repeated spam complaints."

How to Use Blacklist

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA list of people or things banned or distrusted, or to add someone to such a list.

Common pairings

on the blacklist blacklist an email address

Word Forms

blacklisted past tense, blacklists plural, blacklists singular

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Etymology

From black and list, black carrying its old sense of "disgraced" or "banned".

Synonyms

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black book

Frequently Asked Questions

What does “blacklist” mean?

The word “blacklist” means a list of people or things considered unacceptable and to be avoided or banned. In plain terms, a list of people or things banned or distrusted, or to add someone to such a list.

How do you pronounce “blacklist”?

“Blacklist” is pronounced BLAK-lihst (/ˈblæklɪst/ in IPA).

How do you use “blacklist” in a sentence?

Here is “blacklist” used in a sentence: “His name ended up on the studio's blacklist.”

What part of speech is “blacklist”?

Depending on how it is used, “blacklist” can be a noun and a verb.

How many meanings does “blacklist” have?

“Blacklist” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a list of people or things considered unacceptable and to be avoided or banned.