plural albatrosses
1
: a large white ocean bird that has very long wings
2
: a continuing problem that makes it difficult or impossible to do or achieve something
Fame has become an albatross that prevents her from leading a normal and happy life.
Fame has become an albatross around her neck.
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“Albatross.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/albatross. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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