black lead

[ led ]

noun

, Mineralogy.

1. graphite; plumbago.

black lead

/ lɛd /

noun

1. another name for graphite

Word History and Origins

Origin of black lead¹

First recorded in 1575–85

Example Sentences

ABC has cast its first black lead to front “The Bachelorette.”

From Los Angeles Times

The Guardian was more conservative: "Annie remake: casting of black lead provokes negative Twitter posts" it peeped.

From Salon

At the forefront of that initiative was Lindsay, who at the time was the only black lead to have ever served on The Bachelorette.

From BBC

This current season is the first to feature a black lead.

From BBC

Even The Bachelor has named its first black lead.

From The Guardian