lullaby

/ˈlʌlaɪbaɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

a soothing song or piece of music intended to help a child fall asleep

“The mother sang a soft lullaby to her baby to calm him down.”

2. verb

to sing or say a lullaby to (someone)

“The father lullabyed his daughter to sleep every night.”

Synonyms

  • cradle song
  • rocking song

Antonyms

  • rousing song
  • wake-up call