noun

swan

swon

noun

A large, long-necked waterbird, usually with white plumage, known for its graceful appearance.

"A pair of swans glided across the lake."

verb

To move about in a casual, carefree, or self-important way.

"He swanned into the meeting twenty minutes late without an apology."

How to Use Swan

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA graceful, long-necked water bird — or, as a verb, to move around casually as if you have nothing to worry about.

Common pairings

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From Old English swan, from Proto-Germanic *swanaz, literally "the singing bird."

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