serenade
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for serenade, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A romantic song performed for someone, often outside their window in the evening.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
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How to use serenade
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From French sérénade, from Italian serenata, ultimately from Latin serenus, "calm" — evoking a calm evening performance.
Full origin of serenade →Frequently asked questions
What does “serenade” mean?
The word “serenade” means a romantic song performed for someone, often outside their window in the evening. In plain terms, a love song sung to someone, or the act of performing one for them.
How do you pronounce “serenade”?
“Serenade” is pronounced seh-ruh-NAYD (/ˌsɛɹəˈneɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “serenade” in a sentence?
Here is “serenade” used in a sentence: “He sang a serenade beneath her balcony.”
What part of speech is “serenade”?
Depending on how it is used, “serenade” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “serenade” come from?
The word “serenade” comes from Latin. From French sérénade, from Italian serenata, ultimately from Latin serenus, "calm" — evoking a calm evening performance.
How many meanings does “serenade” have?
“Serenade” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a romantic song performed for someone, often outside their window in the evening.