noun
blackbird
BLAKBUHD
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.”
noun
1
A common European songbird (Turdus merula) with all-black plumage in the male and a yellow-orange beak.
"A blackbird sang from the rooftop every morning."
2
Any of several unrelated New World birds with mostly black feathers.
"A flock of red-winged blackbirds settled in the marsh."
How to use blackbird
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA common songbird known for its dark feathers.
Common pairings
a blackbird sang
red-winged blackbird
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Word forms
- Plural
- blackbirds
- Third person singular
- blackbirds
- Past tense
- blackbirded
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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.
