Definition of lullaby
lullabies
: a soothing refrain; specifically : a song to quiet children or lull them to sleep
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Origin and Etymology of lullaby
obsolete English lulla, interjection used to lull a child (from Middle English) + bye, interjection used to lull a child, from Middle English by
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Definition of lullaby
lullabied
;lullabying
transitive verb
: to quiet with or as if with a lullaby
Examples of lullaby in a Sentence
reclining peacefully on the deck, lullabied by the gentle motion of the ship
First Known Use of lullaby
1576
LULLABY Defined for English Language Learners
lullaby
playDefinition of lullaby for English Language Learners
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: a song used to help a child fall asleep
LULLABY Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of lullaby for Students
lullabies
: a song for helping a baby or child fall asleep
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