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lullaby

/ˈlʌl.ə.baɪ/

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noun

/ˈlʌl.ə.baɪ/B1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее тихую, успокаивающую песню, которую поют ребёнку, чтобы помочь ему уснуть, или действие по исполнению такой песни.

A noun referring to a quiet, soothing song sung to a child to help them fall asleep, or the act of singing such a song.

  1. Soothing song for sleepA2formal

    A gentle, quiet song sung to a child to help them fall asleep.

    ruКолыбельная

    • The mother sang a soft lullaby to her baby.
    • He hummed a lullaby until the child closed its eyes.
    • Classic lullabies like 'Rock-a-Bye Baby' are known worldwide.

    Synonymsberceusecradlesong

  2. Act of singing to sleepB1informal

    The act of singing a quiet, soothing song to a child to help them fall asleep.

    ruУбаюкивание

    • Her gentle lullaby calmed the crying infant.
    • The nanny's lullaby was a nightly ritual.
    • A lullaby at bedtime helps establish a peaceful routine.
Forms
  • lullabies plural form
  • lullabies' possessive plural form
  • lullaby's possessive singular form