# in black and white

> English word · Prep_phrase

## Definitions
1. Explicitly, in writing, clearly and without doubt or misunderstanding, without any grey areas.
2. Using shades of gray rather than color.
3. Having it displayed using shades of gray rather than color (as it was shot or recorded).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/in-black-and-white