ADJ.
high
ALBATROSS + NOUN
neck, s, sky, trump, u
PREP.
down, from, in, off
noun
Any of various large seabirds of the family Diomedeidae ranging widely in the Southern Ocean and the North Pacific and having a hooked beak and long narrow wings.
Any of various African and Asian pierid butterflies of the genus Appias. Some species of this genus are also known as puffins.
A double eagle, or three under par on any one hole, except a par 3 hole.
A long-term impediment, burden, or curse.
2006 March 13, Richard Lugar, speech to the Brookings Institution, […] energy is the albatross of U.S. national security.
Project 2025 could be an albatross for Trump
A characteristic, possession, associate, or previous deed that hinders one's ability to succeed.
He bought the properties last year hoping to make a profit by reselling them; however, with the economic downturn, they have become an albatross around his neck.
Alternative form of albatross around one's neck.
2006 March 13, Richard Lugar, speech to the Brookings Institution, […] energy is the albatross of U.S. national security.
WiktionaryProject 2025 could be an albatross for Trump
WiktionaryThe heartbeat of an albatross slows down while it flies. Some think that it can even sleep.
Tatoeba · #9034302The albatross flew so high that it could hardly be seen by the human eye.
Tatoeba · #9929147The albatross spread its wings.
Tatoeba · #9929153The albatross flew so high that it could scarcely be seen by the human eye.
Tatoeba · #9929156i Register
In some senses, albatross is marked as figuratively. Watch for register when choosing this word.