croon
Croon (verb) means to sing or hum softly and gently, typically in a low, sentimental voice. Example: “The singer crooned an old love song to close the show.”
How to use croon
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo sing softly and smoothly, often in a romantic or soothing style.
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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The singer _____ an old love song to close the show.
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
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What does “croon” mean?
The word “croon” means to sing or hum softly and gently, typically in a low, sentimental voice. In plain terms, to sing softly and smoothly, often in a romantic or soothing style.
How do you pronounce “croon”?
“Croon” is pronounced kroon (/kɹun/ in IPA).
How do you use “croon” in a sentence?
Here is “croon” used in a sentence: “The singer crooned an old love song to close the show.”
What part of speech is “croon”?
“Croon” is a verb.
Where does the word “croon” come from?
The word “croon” comes from German. 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.".
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