lulled; lulling; lulls
Examples of lull in a Sentence
Verb
The music lulled him to sleep.
the absence of attacks for such an extended period had lulled the nation into a false sense of security
Noun
we took the opportunity of a lull in the conversation to announce that we were engaged to be married
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
If Vegas can lull them into that, and Hart can make the good-to-really good saves, this series will get tricky.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
Diane Brady, Fortune, 28 May 2026
That lull is deceptive and even stronger winds can quickly resume.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
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Verb
Nature’s orchestra lulled me into a tranquil slumber.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
If Vegas can lull them into that, and Hart can make the good-to-really good saves, this series will get tricky.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
Noun
Back then, the economy saw a lull in productivity growth as a transformative new technology took hold.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 28 May 2026
That lull is deceptive and even stronger winds can quickly resume.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
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“Lull.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lull. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationKids Definition
lull
1 of 2 verb1
: to cause to sleep or rest
2
: to cause to relax vigilance
were lulled into a false sense of security
lull
2 of 2 noun1
: a temporary calm before or during a storm
2
: a temporary drop in activity
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