noun🔗ShareAny of various large seabirds of the family Diomedeidae ranging widely in the Southern Ocean and the North Pacific and having a hooked beak and long narrow wings."The large albatross soared effortlessly above the waves, its long wings catching the wind. "birdanimalnatureoceanenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAny of various African and Asian pierid butterflies of the genus Appias. Some species of this genus are also known as puffins."While hiking in the tropical forest, we spotted a beautiful albatross flitting among the flowering trees. "insectanimalbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA double eagle, or three under par on any one hole, except a par 3 hole.""During the charity golf tournament, John hit an incredible shot on the par-5 fifth hole and scored an albatross." "sportgameachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA long-term impediment, burden, or curse."The large debt from his failed business became an albatross around his neck, preventing him from saving for his children's education. "curseliteraturenegativesufferingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading