albatross

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈæl.bəˌtrɒs/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈæl.bəˌtrɔs/
• (Canada) IPA ^(key): /ˈæl.bəˌtrɑs/

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Noun

Singular albatross

Plural albatrosses

An albatross

1. (countable) A type of seabird that is usually found in the Southern Ocean and in the North Pacific, with a curved beak and long, thin wings.

   The albatross flew over the ocean.

2. A long amount of time where one is continually worried.
3. (golf) A double eagle, or three under par on any one hole.

Synonyms

• debt
• burden

Related words

• bird
• golf