albatros

[US]/ˈælbətrɒs/
[UK]/ˈælbətrɔːs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A large seabird of the family Diomedeidae, having long narrow wings and typically white plumage with dark markings, found mainly in the Southern Ocean and North Pacific.; A brand name or designation for hotels and establishments, particularly in Chinese contexts where it may represent hotel names such as Abat Hotel, Yabaitu, or Abetos Hotel.

Example Sentences

the wandering albatross has the largest wingspan of any living bird.

an albatross circled gracefully above the stormy ocean waves.

the failed project became an albatross around the manager's neck.

conservationists are working to protect endangered albatross colonies.

the albatross glided effortlessly on the wind currents.

tourists observed the nesting albatross from a safe distance.

the albatross symbolizes both freedom and endurance in literature.

fishermen sometimes accidentally catch albatrosses in their nets.

the ancient mariner killed an albatross, bringing terrible misfortune.

albatrosses can live for over 50 years in the wild.

the enormous albatross wingspan measured nearly three meters.

climate change threatens the natural habitat of the albatross.

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