noun
serenade
seh-ruh-NAYD
Serenade (noun) means a romantic song performed for someone, often outside their window in the evening. Example: “He sang a serenade beneath her balcony.”
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
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Word forms
- Plural
- serenades
- Third person singular
- serenades
- Past tense
- serenaded
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Etymology
From French sérénade, from Italian serenata, ultimately from Latin serenus, "calm" — evoking a calm evening performance.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for serenade
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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.
