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1. : any of a family (Diomedeidae) of large web-footed seabirds that have long slender wings, are excellent gliders, and include the largest seabirds. 2. a. : something that causes persistent deep concern or anxiety. b. : something that greatly hinders accomplishment : encumbrance.
something or someone you want to be free from because that thing or person is causing you problems: Her own supporters see her as an albatross who could lose them the election. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. (Definition of albatross from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)
a seemingly inescapable moral or emotional burden, as of guilt or responsibility. something burdensome that impedes action or progress. Textiles. a lightweight worsted fabric with a crepe or pebble finish. a plain-weave cotton fabric with a soft nap surface. albatross. / ˈælbəˌtrɒs / noun.
noun. us / ˈæl.bə.trɑːs / uk / ˈæl.bə.trɒs / albatross noun (BIRD) Add to word list. [ C ] a large white bird with long, strong wings that lives near the ocean, found especially in the areas of the Pacific and South Atlantic oceans. Wolfgang Kaehler/LightRocket/GettyImages. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Birds found by or on the sea.
1. Any of several large web-footed birds constituting the family Diomedeidae, chiefly of the oceans of the Southern Hemisphere, and having a hooked beak and long narrow wings. 2. a. A source of worry or distress. b. An obstacle to success. See Synonyms at burden.
large web-footed birds of the southern hemisphere having long narrow wings; noted for powerful gliding flight. synonyms: mollymawk. see more. noun. (figurative) something that hinders or handicaps. “she was an albatross around his neck” synonyms: millstone. see more. Pronunciation. US. /ˌælbəˈtrɔs/ UK. /ˈælbətrɒs/ Cite this entry. Style: MLA.
3 days ago · noun. 1. any of several large, web-footed sea birds of the family Diomedeidae that have the ability to remain aloft for long periods. Compare wandering albatross. 2. a seemingly inescapable moral or emotional burden, as of guilt or responsibility. 3.
