verb

croon

kroon

verb

To sing or hum softly and gently, typically in a low, sentimental voice.

"The singer crooned an old love song to close the show."

"She crooned a lullaby until the baby fell asleep."

How to Use Croon

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo sing softly and smoothly, often in a romantic or soothing style.

Common pairings

croon a ballad croon softly crooning voice

Word Forms

crooned past tense, croon plural, crooned plural, croons plural, croons singular, croon singular, crooned singular, croonest singular, croonedst singular, crooneth singular

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Etymology

Borrowed from Scots croon, describing a low, drawn-out sound or lament; related to Middle Dutch and Old High German words meaning "to moan" or "to babble."

Rhymes for croon

noon moon soon hoon toon foon goon loon boon woon doon Yoon

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