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
1
A list of people or things considered unacceptable and to be avoided or banned.
"The software included a lengthy blacklist of disreputable websites to block."
"His name ended up on the studio's blacklist."
verb
1
To put someone or something on a blacklist.
"The site was blacklisted after repeated spam complaints."
How to use blacklist
Learner’s notesIn 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
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Word forms
- Plural
- blacklists
- Third person singular
- blacklists
- Past tense
- blacklisted
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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
shitlist
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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.
