grackle

noun

grack·​le ˈgra-kəl 

1

: any of a genus (Quiscalus of the family Icteridae) of large American blackbirds having iridescent black plumage

2

: any of various Asian starlings (such as the hill mynahs)

Examples of grackle in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Think: a bald eagle in her closet, a monkey, flamingos, grackles and a very intense cassowary bird. —Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 June 2025

Unlike other squirrel-proof bird feeders, this one is ideal for small birds and won’t attract bigger, more intimidating birds like ravens, eagles, grackles, or black birds. —Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2025

Also the red-winged blackbird and the common grackle. —Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025

Common grackle: May appear dark and scary from afar, but a closer look reveals their beauty Don't let the common grackle's mean-looking yellow eyes distract you from its beauty. —Ramon Padilla, USA TODAY, 23 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

New Latin Gracula, genus name, alteration of Latin graculus jackdaw

First Known Use

1772, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for grackle

• cackle
• crackle
• hackle
• jackal
• shackle
• tackle
• vakil
• ramshackle
• tabernacle
• zodiacal

Kids Definition

grackle

noun

grack·​le ˈgrak-əl 

: any of several rather large American blackbirds with glossy mostly black feathers