English Explanatory Dictionary

ballad

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A kind of narrative poem, adapted for recitation or singing; especially, a sentimental or romantic poem in short stanzas.
  2. A slow romantic song.
verb
  1. To make mention of in ballads.
  2. To compose or sing ballads.

Pronunciation

/ˈbæləd/ /ˈbælɪt/ en-us-ballad.ogg

Word forms

ballad ballads ballading balladed

Etymology

From French ballade, from Old Occitan ballada (“poem for a dance”), from Late Latin ballare. Doublet of balada and ballade.

Derived words

balladeer ballader balladesque balladic balladist balladize balladlike balladling balladmonger ballad opera balladry balladwise border ballad bothy ballad bush ballad murder ballad power ballad
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