swan song . swan song {n. phr.}, {literary} A farewell or last appearance. The famous soprano gave her swan song in La Traviata before she retired. Categories: add yours add yours {literary} {n. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2025 To section: S Subscribe to: American Idioms► Also consider the parent subscriptions (3)Idioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Add my comment Add my comment