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1lullaby

noun lul·la·by \ˈlə-lə-ˌbī\

: a song used to help a child fall asleep

plural lul·la·bies

Full Definition of LULLABY

:  a soothing refrain; specifically :  a song to quiet children or lull them to sleep
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Origin of LULLABY

obsolete English lulla, interjection used to lull a child (from Middle English) + bye, interjection used to lull a child, from Middle English by
First Known Use: 1573

Rhymes with LULLABY

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2lullaby

verb
lullabiedlullaby·ing

Definition of LULLABY

transitive verb
:  to quiet with or as if with a lullaby

First Known Use of LULLABY

1576
LULLABY Defined for Kids

lullaby

noun lul·la·by \ˈlə-lə-ˌbī\
plural lul·la·bies

Definition of LULLABY for Kids

:  a song for helping a baby or child fall asleep

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