Swan

Pronunciation: /swɑːn/

Definitions of swan

noun a large waterbird with a long neck, typically all white in color

Example Sentences

A1 The swan gracefully glided across the lake.

A2 I saw a beautiful swan swimming in the pond.

B1 The swan's feathers were white and fluffy.

B2 The swan elegantly stretched its wings before taking flight.

C1 The swan's reflection shimmered in the calm water.

C2 The majestic swan was the focal point of the serene landscape.

Examples of swan in a Sentence

formal The elegant swan gracefully glided across the tranquil lake.

informal I saw a beautiful swan swimming in the pond earlier.

slang Check out that swan chilling by the water, so cool!

figurative She moved through the crowd like a swan, calm and graceful amidst chaos.

Grammatical Forms of swan

• past tense: swam
• plural: swans
• comparative: more swan-like
• superlative: most swan-like
• present tense: swans
• future tense: will swan
• perfect tense: have swum
• continuous tense: is swanning
• singular: swan
• positive degree: swan
• infinitive: to swan
• gerund: swanning
• participle: swanning

Origin and Evolution of swan

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'swan' originated from Old English 'swan', which is derived from Proto-Germanic 'swanaz'.

Evolution of the word: The word 'swan' has remained relatively consistent in its meaning and usage over time, referring to the graceful waterfowl known for its beauty and elegance.