serenade
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noun \ˌser-ə-ˈnād\Definition of SERENADE
1
a : a complimentary vocal or instrumental performance; especially : one given outdoors at night for a woman being courted b : a work so performed
2
: an instrumental composition in several movements, written for a small ensemble, and midway between the suite and the symphony in style
See Origin of SERENADE
French sérénade, from Italian serenata, from sereno clear, calm (of weather), from Latin serenus serene
First Known Use: 1649
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2serenade
verbserenad·edserenad·ing
Definition of SERENADE
intransitive verb
: to play a serenade
transitive verb
: to perform a serenade in honor of
— ser·e·nad·er noun
Examples of SERENADE
- He serenaded her from the garden below her window.
First Known Use of SERENADE
1668
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