the dark
noun
1
: a state in which no light can be seen
She stumbled around in the dark until she finally found the light switch.
He's 12 years old and still afraid of the dark.
2
: a place where little or no light can be seen
The burglars hid in the dark between the two buildings.
He bought the kids special rings that glow in the dark.
3
: a state in which something is hidden or kept secret
Most of their deals were made in the dark.
4
: a state of not knowing about something
I'm in the dark about the agreement.
The public was kept in the dark about the meeting.
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Plus, the dark-wash denim coordinates well with everyday basics and matches just about any pair of shoes.
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Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2025
The first photo shows the 171-foot vehicle being transported on a road in the dark of night.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
The dry down is where this fragrance stands apart however, with the dark cocoa and chocolate oud creating a sultry, feminine energy that’s absolutely captivating.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 19 Sep. 2025
The 1977 indoor roller coaster takes riders on a high-speed journey through the dark with many twists, turns and dips.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
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Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2025
The first photo shows the 171-foot vehicle being transported on a road in the dark of night.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
The dry down is where this fragrance stands apart however, with the dark cocoa and chocolate oud creating a sultry, feminine energy that’s absolutely captivating.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 19 Sep. 2025
The 1977 indoor roller coaster takes riders on a high-speed journey through the dark with many twists, turns and dips.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the dark
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“The dark.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20dark. Accessed 24 Sep. 2025.
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