cradlesong

[ˈkreɪdlˌsɒŋ]

cradlesong Definition

• 1. a lullaby
• 2. a song sung to soothe a child to sleep

Using cradlesong: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cradlesong" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She sang a cradlesong to her baby every night.

• Example

  The mother hummed a cradlesong to her newborn.

• Example

  The sound of the cradlesong filled the room, lulling the baby to sleep.

cradlesong Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for cradlesong

• lullaby
• berceuse
• serenade

Phrases with cradlesong

• rock-a-bye baby

  a popular English cradlesong that is often used in movies and TV shows

  Example

  Rock-a-bye baby, on the treetop, When the wind blows, the cradle will rock.

• hush little baby

  a traditional American cradlesong that is often used in movies and TV shows

  Example

  Hush little baby, don't say a word, Mama's gonna buy you a mockingbird.

• twinkle twinkle little star

  a popular English cradlesong that is often used in movies and TV shows

  Example

  Twinkle, twinkle, little star, How I wonder what you are.

Origins of cradlesong

from 'cradle' + 'song'

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Summary: cradlesong in Brief

'Cradlesong' [ˈkreɪdlˌsɒŋ] refers to a song sung to soothe a child to sleep. It is also known as a lullaby. Examples of cradlesongs include 'rock-a-bye baby,' 'hush little baby,' and 'twinkle twinkle little star.'