rockaby

/ˈrɒkəbaɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of lullaby or soothing song, typically with a gentle, repetitive melody

“Her grandmother used to sing her a rockaby before bedtime.”

2. verb

to sing or recite a rockaby to someone, typically to help them fall asleep

“She will rockaby her baby to sleep tonight.”

Synonyms

  • cradle song
  • lullaby

Antonyms

  • alarm
  • wake-up call