Dictionary Thesaurus Word Dynamo Quotes Reference Translator Spanish

tundra swan

Use Tundra swan in a sentence

noun

a swan, Cygnus columbianus, nesting in tundra regions of both the New and Old Worlds, having a black bill with a yellow spot at the base.

Compare whistling swan, Bewick's swan.

Dictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2013.
Cite This Source

|

Link To tundra swan

WordNet

tundra swan
noun
swan that nests in tundra regions of the New and Old Worlds

WordNet® 3.0, © 2006 by Princeton University.
Cite This Source

Relevant Questions

How To Identify Tundra S...

How To Identify Tundra S...

00:10

Tundra swan is always a great word to know.

So is gobo. Does it mean:

a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare.

a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.

LEARN MORE UNUSUAL WORDS WITH WORD DYNAMO...

Example sentences

The trumpeter is often confused with the smaller, more northerly tundra swan, especially where their ranges overlap.

Tundra swan hunting license applications are now available.

Each permit holder will be authorized to take one tundra swan.

Enjoy Dictionary.com ad-free! Learn more

Matching Quote

"Swan/Mary Rutledge: Oh no, no. I'm not running away. I came here to get something, and I'm going to get it.
Col. Cobb: Yes, but San Francisco is no place for a woman.
Swan: Why not? I'm not afraid. I like the fog. I like this new world. I like the noise of something happening.... I'm tired of dreaming, Colonel Cobb. I'm staying. I'm staying and holding out my hands for gold—bright, yellow gold."

Partners:Word Bloglines Citysearch The Daily Beast Ask Answers Ask Kids Life123 Sendori Home Advisor

Copyright © 2013 Dictionary.com, LLC. All rights reserved.

About PRIVACY POLICY Terms API Careers Advertise with Us Contact Us Suggest a Word Help

Please Login or Sign Up to use the Favorites feature

Please Login or Sign Up to use the Recent Searches feature