lullaby
noun/ˈlʌləˌbaɪ/
Frequency rank: #12,021 most common English word
Meaning
a gentle song sung to help a child fall asleep.
Example sentence
She sang lullaby to her baby until he fell asleep.
Synonyms & related words
- berceuse
- serenade
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