blackbird
Blackbird (noun) means a common European songbird (Turdus merula) with all-black plumage in the male and a yellow-orange beak. Example: “A blackbird sang from the rooftop every morning.”
How to use blackbird
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA common songbird known for its dark feathers.
Word forms
blackbirded past tense, blackbirds plural, blackbirds singular
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Etymology
From Middle English blakebird, a plain combination of black and bird.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “blackbird” mean?
The word “blackbird” means a common European songbird (Turdus merula) with all-black plumage in the male and a yellow-orange beak. In plain terms, a common songbird known for its dark feathers.
How do you pronounce “blackbird”?
“Blackbird” is pronounced BLAKBUHD (/ˈblækˌbɚd/ in IPA).
How do you use “blackbird” in a sentence?
Here is “blackbird” used in a sentence: “A blackbird sang from the rooftop every morning.”
What part of speech is “blackbird”?
“Blackbird” is a noun.
Where does the word “blackbird” come from?
The word “blackbird” comes from Middle English. From Middle English blakebird, a plain combination of black and bird.
How many meanings does “blackbird” have?
“Blackbird” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a common European songbird (Turdus merula) with all-black plumage in the male and a yellow-orange beak.