"the new black" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: The phrase originates with clothing fashion, where at one point black was a fashionable color in clothes, and the next color to become fashionable was referred to as "the new black". Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} the new black
  1. Something that is trendy, popular; the latest fashion. Related terms: the new rock and roll
    Sense id: en-the_new_black-en-noun-1mW3JdtN Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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