black velvet

noun

1. a cocktail made with stout and champagne.

black velvet

noun

1. a mixture of stout and champagne in equal proportions
2. slang.
   Aboriginal women as sexual partners

Word History and Origins

Origin of black velvet¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

Ruble, in a black velvet and mesh leotard, was laser focused as she reléved onto the balls of her feet before gently rolling back down to first position.

From Los Angeles Times

However, she’s wearing a much more fashionable black velvet evening gown and standing apart from everyone.

From Los Angeles Times

He was wearing a black T-shirt under a black-and-white checkered blazer, framed by black velvet curtains in the background.

From Los Angeles Times

My apologies for using a photo that doesn’t show the whole outfit, but I figured it was worth bypassing an expanse of black velvet skirt to focus on the glorious upper half of this dramatic gown designed by Tamara Ralph, worn by Lily Collins at the British Academy Film Arts Awards in London last weekend.

From Seattle Times

Bhatt is wearing a black velvet Sabyasachi saree.

From BBC