Swan Song

C1 16+

Pronunciation: /swɑn sɔŋ/

Definitions of swan song

noun A person's final performance or accomplishment before retirement or death; a final act or appearance

Example Sentences

A1 The singer performed her swan song at the final concert of the tour.

A2 The retiring CEO's swan song was a heartfelt speech to the company.

B1 The artist's latest album is being hailed as her swan song before retiring from the music industry.

B2 The legendary athlete's swan song performance at the championship game brought tears to the eyes of fans.

C1 The actor's swan song on Broadway received rave reviews from critics and audiences alike.

C2 The author's final novel is considered her swan song, showcasing her mastery of storytelling.

Examples of swan song in a Sentence

formal The renowned pianist played his swan song at the grand concert hall before retiring.

informal The band's final performance was definitely their swan song.

slang After that disastrous presentation, I think it's safe to say that was her swan song.

figurative The old building's demolition was like a swan song for the neighborhood's history.

Grammatical Forms of swan song

plural

swan songs

comparative

more swan song

superlative

most swan song

present tense

sing a swan song

future tense

will sing a swan song

perfect tense

have sung a swan song

continuous tense

is singing a swan song

singular

swan song

positive degree

swan song

infinitive

to sing a swan song

gerund

singing a swan song

participle

sung a swan song

Origin and Evolution of swan song

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'swan song' originates from the ancient belief that swans sing a beautiful song just before they die.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'swan song' has evolved to refer to a final performance or act before retirement or the end of a career.