Lullaby

usgb/ˈlʌləbaɪ/
noun

A gentle, soft song that helps you go to sleep, often sung to babies and children.

She sang a sweet lullaby to her baby before bedtime.
Visual representation of "lullaby" - A gentle, soft song that helps you go to sleep, often sung to babies and children.

Often appears as...

  • sing a lullaby
  • soothing lullaby
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Context of Use

Lullabies are commonly used in bedtime routines for children or in soothing situations.

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Every night, the mother's lullaby signaled bedtime for the little ones.
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Cultural Variance

Different cultures have their own traditional lullabies; try listening to some from around the world.

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Her grandmother sang a lullaby in her native language, different from the usual English tunes.
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Emotional Connection

Lullabies often evoke feelings of nostalgia and comfort, reminding adults of their own childhood.

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Hearing the lullaby again, he was transported back to his youth.
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