swan

noun
UK: /swɒn/
US: /swɑːn/

  1. A large, usually white, bird with a long neck that lives on rivers and lakes.

    1. I saw a swan on the river today. [ ] [ ]
    2. The graceful swan glided effortlessly across the still lake, its reflection shimmering in the water. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

cygnet
swan intransitive-verb

  1. To move gracefully or smoothly, often referring to the way a swan moves on water.

    1. She swan across the stage. [ ] [ ]
    2. The dancer swan through the crowd, a vision of elegance and poise attracting admiring glances. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "swan" is /swɒn/ in British English and /swɑːn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "swan": cygnet.

Example usage of "swan": "I saw a swan on the river today.". More examples on the page.