black and tan
/blæk ən ˈtæn/
noun
- A dog with a black-and-tan coat, especially a breed like the Doberman Pinscher or Manchester Terrier.
- He trained his black-and-tan to follow basic commands.
- We saw a beautiful black-and-tan at the dog show.
- The black-and-tan barked loudly at the stranger.
- A drink made by layering stout beer (dark) over pale ale or lager (light), creating a two-colored effect.
- A black-and-tan is a popular drink in some Irish pubs.
- He ordered a black-and-tan at the pub.
- The bartender carefully poured a black-and-tan so the layers stayed separate.
adjective
- Having two colors, black and tan (a light brown), especially used for certain dog breeds or patterns.
- The black-and-tan coonhound is known for its excellent sense of smell.
- She adopted a black-and-tan puppy from the shelter.
- The dog's black-and-tan coat was shiny and well-groomed.