Synonyms for

Swan

Verb / swɑ:n / / swɔ:n / Another word for swan — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A large waterbird with a long neck and bill, typically all white (except for black feet), that is found chiefly on inland waters.

Synonyms & similar words

cast rove vagabond stray tramp wander roam verify aver affirm roll ramble swear avow range drift assert waterfowl waterbird wildfowl goose duck gander drake cormorant pelican heron crane stork flamingo egret ibis penguin albatross seagull

Synonyms by register

Literary

cygnus

Common collocations

  • graceful swan
  • black swan
  • mute swan
  • swan song
  • swan dive
  • swan neck
  • swan lake

Word family

noun swan
verb swan

Usage note

While 'swan' can be used as a verb meaning to wander or to move gracefully, this usage is less common than its use as a noun. The term 'black swan' refers to an unpredictable event with significant impact.

Example sentences

  1. The swan is a beautiful bird with a long neck.
  2. The swan's feathers are soft and white.
  3. The swan gracefully glides across the water.
  4. I saw a swan swimming in the lake.
  5. The swan honked loudly.

Quotes

  • And when I passed a swan, I stopped; and drew the boat beneath the bank, and, leaning through the willows, heard the singing of the swan.
  • Let us play the swan, and die in music.
  • The swan is not so white as she is painted.

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