Definitions

1. noun

a short piece of music, typically with words, sung by one or more people

“She sang a sweet song to calm the baby.”

2. noun

a tune or air, especially one that is popular or memorable

“The song is stuck in my head all day.”

3. noun

a statement or phrase that is repeated, often in a rhythmic or lyrical way

“The team’s battle cry became a song as they entered the stadium.”

4. verb

to sing or make a musical sound

“The birds sang in the trees all morning.”

5. verb

to say or recite something in a poetic or musical way

“She sang the poem to a crowd of listeners.”

6. verb

to produce a sound, especially a musical sound

“The wind sang through the trees.”

7. verb

to make a sound, especially a musical sound, by the action of something, such as a bell or a wind instrument

“The guitar strings sang when they were tuned.”

8. verb

to be a success or to achieve great success

“The new restaurant sang on its first night.”

9. verb

to signal or announce something, especially in a melodious way

“The fire alarm sang loudly to alert everyone.”

10. verb

to be or become popular, especially among a particular group of people

“The new fashion trend sang with the young people.”

11. noun

a piece of music, typically with words, intended to be sung, as opposed to instrumental music

“The song is a beautiful ballad.”

12. noun

a type of music or a style of singing

“The song was a type of folk music.”