Definition of albatross

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  • albatross is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
  • albatross is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
  • albatross is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 13

Definition of albatross

  • (figurative) something that hinders or handicaps (noun)

    Examples

    1. she was an albatross around his neck

    Synonyms

    1. millstone
  • large web-footed birds of the southern hemisphere having long narrow wings; noted for powerful gliding flight (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. mollymawk

See definition of albatross in Merriam Webster