rockabye

/ˈrɒkəbaɪ/ (ROK-uh-bye)

Definitions

1. noun

a lullaby or a rocking motion, especially one that is soothing or comforting

“She sang a soft rockabye to her baby, helping her fall asleep.”

2. verb

to sing or say a lullaby to someone, especially a child, in a soothing or comforting way

“The mother rocked her baby to sleep with a gentle rockabye.”

Synonyms

  • lullaby
  • soother

Antonyms

  • disturbing
  • startling