croon

verb \ ˈkrün \

|Updated on: 4 Aug 2018

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Definition of croon

crooned; crooning; croons

intransitive verb

1 chiefly Scotland : bellow, boom

2 : to sing or speak in a gentle murmuring manner

The mother crooned as she rocked the baby.

; especially : to sing in a soft intimate manner adapted to amplifying systems

transitive verb

: to sing (something, such as a popular song or a lullaby) in a crooning manner

… croons ballads that conjure up the tenderness of puppy love …
—Joan Morgan

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croon

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The mother crooned as she rocked the baby.

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From that, there's been a spate of recent duets albums by living stars Barbra Streisand and Barry Manilow crooning with the late Presley, Judy Garland and John Denver.

— howard cohen, miamiherald, "He's been dead for 30 years. But he's coming in concert to South Florida," 10 July 2018
Chris Evans has crooned both Don’t Stop Believin’ and Three Times a Lady onscreen.

— brian truitt, USA TODAY, "Jeremy Renner is about to become your kid's favorite singing Avenger (yes, really)," 14 June 2018
There's a beautiful moment, a moment of heart-stopping bliss, in which a few teenagers pass around a hashpipe, sending wisps of blue smoke skyward as Dylan croons his immortal chorus.

— justin chang, latimes.com, "'Cold Water,' Olivier Assayas' brilliant 1994 film, finally arrives in the U.S.," 17 May 2018
The video showcases Lana in an unconventional wedding dress, crooning while wandering through the woods, batting those thick lashes and even biting her unseen partner's finger.

— lauren sheffield, Harper's BAZAAR, "Lana Del Rey Releases 'Ultraviolence' Video," 30 July 2014
John Mayer exists in many different forms: crooning heartthrob musician, Visvim completist, Nike campaign star, watch nerd.

— cam wolf, GQ, "John Mayer, Skincare Blogger," 23 Apr. 2018
Perry could barely keep it together as Holmes crooned a love song, and the camera zoomed in on her dreamy expression.

— emily yahr, chicagotribune.com, "'American Idol' treats Katy Perry's flirting as a joke. Some viewers aren't amused: analysis," 19 Mar. 2018
Meadow Brook Theatre is celebrating spring with a revival of the cabaret-style show that finds a cast of four belting and crooning the tunes that defined the Great Depression, World War II and the postwar boom years.

— greg crawford, Detroit Free Press, "Plan your weekend: 'Stars on Ice,' Cranbrook open house, 'All Night Strut!' at Meadow Brook," 25 Apr. 2018
The crowd was on their feet and crooning along with the two songbirds, who ended the performance with big smiles and a hug.

— jennifer aldrich, Country Living, "Reba McEntire and Kelly Clarkson Reunited for a "Family" Duet at the ACMs," 16 Apr. 2018

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Origin and Etymology of croon

Middle English croynen, from Middle Dutch cronen; akin to Old High German crōnen to chatter

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First Known Use: 15th century

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: to sing (a song) in a low soft voice

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crooned; crooning

: to hum or sing in a low soft voice

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