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blackbird Synonyms

Another word for blackbird

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• noun (Context 1)

A common Eurasian songbird (Turdus merula) of the thrush family, of which the adult male has entirely black plumage and a distinctive yellow bill.

Usage Example

"The garden was filled with the melodious song of a merl perched on the highest branch of the oak tree."

Strongest
merl
Strong
ouzel
Weak
songbird

• noun (Context 2)

Any of various New World birds (family Icteridae) that have predominantly black plumage, such as the red-winged blackbird or the grackle.

Usage Example

"A massive flock of blackbirds descended upon the marsh, their calls echoing loudly across the reeds."

Weak
grackle
cowbird

• Nearby Words

blackbelt
blackberry
blackberry lily
blackbird
blackboard
blackbuck
blackcap

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Blackbird. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/blackbird
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