Definition

A gentle song sung to help a child sleep.

Example

She sang a sweet cradlesong to her baby at bedtime.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of a cradlesong?

No, I haven't. What's that?

It's another word for a lullaby, often sung to help babies sleep.

Oh, that sounds really sweet! I love lullabies.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cradlesong is formed from "cradle" (from Old English *cradol*, meaning a bed or a place for a baby) and "song" (from Old English *sang*, meaning a musical composition). The word refers to a soothing song sung to a baby in a cradle.

Memory Tip

Imagine a gentle 'bed' ('cradle') where a baby lies, and think of a 'musical composition' ('song') sung to lull them to sleep.

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