Blackbird: meaning, definitions and examples

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blackbird

[ ˈblak.bɜːd ]

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bird

A common European thrush-like bird, the male of which has black plumage with a yellow bill.

Synonyms

songbird, thrush

Examples of usage

I saw a blackbird singing in the garden.
The blackbird is known for its beautiful song.

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music

A song by The Beatles, released in 1968 on the White Album.

Synonyms

music, song

Examples of usage

Blackbird singing in the dead of night
Take these broken wings and learn to fly

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aircraft

A Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird, a long-range, high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft.

Synonyms

aircraft, plane

Examples of usage

The Blackbird was one of the fastest planes ever built.
The SR-71 Blackbird set numerous speed records.

Translations

Translations of the word "blackbird" in other languages:

🇵🇹 melro

🇮🇳 काला पक्षी

🇩🇪 Amsel

🇮🇩 burung hitam

🇺🇦 чорний дрізд

🇵🇱 kos

🇯🇵 クロウタドリ (kuroutadori)

🇫🇷 merle noir

🇪🇸 mirlo

🇹🇷 karatavuk

🇰🇷 검은 새 (geom-eun sae)

🇸🇦 طائر أسود (ṭāʾir ʾaswad)

🇨🇿 kos

🇸🇰 kos

🇨🇳 乌鸫 (wū dōng)

🇸🇮 kos

🇮🇸 svartþröstur

🇰🇿 қараторғай

🇬🇪 შავი ჩიტი (shavi chiti)

🇦🇿 qara quş

🇲🇽 mirlo

Word origin

The word 'blackbird' originated from the Old English 'blaec' meaning black, and 'brid' meaning bird. Blackbirds are known for their beautiful songs and are a common sight in gardens and woodlands across Europe. The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird, a legendary aircraft, earned its name due to its black paint that helped dissipate heat generated by high-speed flight. The Beatles' song 'Blackbird' is a timeless classic that showcases Paul McCartney's songwriting talent.