noun Download 🔗Share Any of various species of large, long-necked waterfowl, of genus Cygnus (bird family: Anatidae), most of which have white plumage. Examples : "The swans glided gracefully across the lake, their white feathers gleaming in the sunlight. " animal bird nature Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share One whose grace etc. suggests a swan. Examples : "Even though she was clumsy as a child, Maria blossomed into one of the swans of her ballet class. " person appearance Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share This bird used as a heraldic charge, sometimes with a crown around its neck (e. g. the arms of Buckinghamshire). Examples : "The county flag showed two white swans, one with a golden crown around its neck, representing the local history. " bird heraldry animal royal culture Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To travel or move about in an aimless, idle, or pretentiously casual way. Examples : "She would often swan around the office, chatting with everyone but never actually working. " style action way Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To declare (chiefly in first-person present constructions). Examples : "I swans, I don't know where I left my keys. " language word Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading