Meaning of the word lullaby in English

What does lullaby mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

lullaby

US /ˈlʌl.ə.baɪ/
UK /ˈlʌl.ə.baɪ/
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Noun

1.

a quiet, gentle song sung to make a child go to sleep

Example:
The mother sang a soft lullaby to her baby.
The sound of the waves was like a natural lullaby.

Verb

1.

to sing a lullaby to (a child)

Example:
She gently lullabied the crying baby to sleep.
The soft music lullabied him into a peaceful slumber.
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