/ Dictionary / Index A albatross: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: al•ba•tross Pronunciation: (al'bu-trôs", -tros"), [key] — n. any of several large, web-footed sea birds of the family Diomedeidae that have the ability to remain aloft for long periods. Cf. wandering albatross. a seemingly inescapable moral or emotional burden, as of guilt or responsibility. something burdensome that impedes action or progress. a lightweight worsted fabric with a crepe or pebble finish. a plain-weave cotton fabric with a soft nap surface. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: albatross (Thesaurus) Albategnius Al-Battani Related Content Daily Word Quiz: dearth Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language