English Explanatory Dictionary

lullaby

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A cradlesong, a soothing song to calm children or lull them to sleep.
verb
  1. To sing a lullaby to.

Pronunciation

/ˈlʌləbaɪ/ en-us-lullabye.ogg

Word forms

lullaby lullabies lullabye lullabying lullabied

Etymology

From Middle English lullen (“to lull”) + bye. First recorded circa 1560. Compare Old English bī, bī (“lullaby!”, interjection).

Synonyms

berceuse cradle song

Related words

hushaby lull

Derived words

lullabyish lullabylike rockabye
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