swan
n. countable A2 Elementary US //ˈswɑn// UK //swˈɒn// swan
n. a large, elegant water bird with a long, curved neck and usually white feathers. You often see them swimming in parks or lakes.
n. a large aquatic bird of the genus Cygnus, characterized by a long neck and heavy body. While most species are white, some are black or have black markings.
A white swan swims slowly across the lake.
The park visitors stopped to watch a pair of swans gliding gracefully through the reeds near the shore.
In many literary traditions, the swan serves as a symbol of fidelity and grace, though its territorial behavior can be surprisingly aggressive during nesting season.