lullaby
Lullaby (noun) means a soft, soothing song sung to help a child fall asleep. Example: “She hummed a lullaby until the baby drifted off.”
How to use lullaby
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA gentle song for sending a child to sleep.
Word forms
lullabied past tense, lullabies plural, lullabies singular
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She hummed a _____ until the baby drifted off.
Etymology
Formed from lull plus an old interjection "bye" used to soothe children — first recorded around 1560.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for lullaby
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What does “lullaby” mean?
The word “lullaby” means a soft, soothing song sung to help a child fall asleep. In plain terms, a gentle song for sending a child to sleep.
How do you pronounce “lullaby”?
“Lullaby” is pronounced LUH-luh-beye (/ˈlʌləbaɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “lullaby” in a sentence?
Here is “lullaby” used in a sentence: “She hummed a lullaby until the baby drifted off.”
What part of speech is “lullaby”?
Depending on how it is used, “lullaby” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “lullaby” come from?
The word “lullaby” dates back to around 1560. Formed from lull plus an old interjection "bye" used to soothe children — first recorded around 1560.
How many meanings does “lullaby” have?
“Lullaby” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a soft, soothing song sung to help a child fall asleep.