lullaby

noun

lul·la·by | \ ˈlə-lə-ˌbī

plural lullabies

Definition of lullaby

(Entry 1 of 2)

: a soothing refrain specifically : a song to quiet children or lull them to sleep

lullaby

verb

lullabied; lullabying

Definition of lullaby (Entry 2 of 2)

transitive verb

: to quiet with or as if with a lullaby

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Examples of lullaby in a Sentence

Verb

reclining peacefully on the deck, lullabied by the gentle motion of the ship

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

Simply plug the unit into any outlet, download the smartphone app, and select from 75 sounds that include white noise, fan sounds, nature sounds, and lullabies. — Necee Regis, BostonGlobe.com, "Here, there, and everywhere," 10 July 2018 The vocal writing is similarly evocative; Josephine’s high, florid lines recall Chinese opera, and dissonant harmonies of a lullaby sung by Danny’s mother also seem to come from another world. — Heidi Waleson, WSJ, "‘An American Soldier’ and ‘Regina’ Reviews: Prejudice and Power," 12 June 2018 Lin-Manuel Miranda sang a lullaby for children who had been separated from their parents. — De Elizabeth, Teen Vogue, "Most Powerful Moments From the Families Belong Together Marches," 1 July 2018 The Hamilton creator sang a lullaby for the kids separated from their parents to the crowd. — Krystin Arneson, Glamour, "Families Belong Together March: Watch Incredible Speeches by Diane Guerrero, Kerry Washington, America Ferrera, and More," 1 July 2018 Lin-Manuel Miranda sang a lullaby dedicated to immigrant families. — refinery29.com, "Women Are Leading The Fight For Immigrant Rights," 1 July 2018 Hamilton,’’ sang a lullaby dedicated to parents who are unable to sing to their children. — Ellen Knickmeyer, BostonGlobe.com, "Major cities, tiny towns host immigration policy protests," 30 June 2018 In 14 verses, Everson and Bourgeois bring to life a traditional lullaby, sung to children separated by space and time but with the same result – sweet dreams – for all. — Monitor Staff, The Christian Science Monitor, "Voyages, animals, beauty for the youngest readers," 11 June 2018 Most lullabies in Japan were not for parents singing babies to sleep, but for such young women, crying out about their suffering, Takahata had said. — Yuri Kageyama, USA TODAY, "Studio Ghibli co-founder Isao Takahata dies at 82," 6 Apr. 2018

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb

The original is lullaby-like in its simple softness and was fittingly featured in Richard Linklater's epic 2014 film Boyhood. — Natalie Maher, Billboard, "Forest Blakk Gives Family of the Year's 'Hero' a Ballad-Like Spin: Exclusive," 13 Mar. 2018

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