singsong

1 of 2

noun

sing·​song ˈsiŋ-ˌsȯŋ 

1

: verse with marked and regular rhythm and rhyme

2

: a voice delivery marked by a narrow range or monotonous pattern of pitch

3

British : songfest

singsongy

ˈsiŋ-ˌsȯŋ-ē 

adjective

singsong

2 of 2

adjective

: having a monotonous cadence or rhythm

Examples of singsong in a Sentence

Noun

They spoke in a singsong.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Her voice, a clear, singsong cadence that toddlers seem helpless to resist, has become, for millions of parents, the definitive soundtrack of early childhood. — Samantha Barry, Glamour, 27 Oct. 2025

Her #Desitok singsong for her dad and sister recently reached the top rankings. — Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025

Adjective

She was tailed by her American lover Brad, who proceeded, as was his wont, to narrate the scene in singsong English. — Literary Hub, 3 Aug. 2026

The actors’ lines are often delivered in singsong poetry. — ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1609, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1734, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

singsong

1 of 2 noun

sing·​song ˈsiŋ-ˌsȯŋ 

: a monotonous rhythm or a monotonous rise and fall of pitch

singsong

2 of 2 adjective

: having a monotonous rhythm