noun
serenade
seh-ruh-NAYD
noun
1
A romantic song performed for someone, often outside their window in the evening.
"He sang a serenade beneath her balcony."
verb
1
To sing or perform music for someone as a romantic gesture.
"He serenaded her with a guitar on Valentine's Day."
How to Use Serenade
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA love song sung to someone, or the act of performing one for them.
Common pairings
serenade someone
sing a serenade
romantic serenade
Word Forms
serenaded past tense, serenades plural, serenades singular
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Etymology
From French sérénade, from Italian serenata, ultimately from Latin serenus, "calm" — evoking a calm evening performance.