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- [ser-uh-neyd]
- /ˌsɛr əˈneɪd/
- /ˌser.əˈneɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ser-uh-neyd]
- /ˌsɛr əˈneɪd/
Definitions of serenade word
- noun serenade a complimentary performance of vocal or instrumental music in the open air at night, as by a lover under the window of his lady. 1
- noun serenade a piece of music suitable for such performance. 1
- noun serenade serenata (def 2). 1
- noun serenade lovesong 1
- transitive verb serenade play a serenade for 1
- transitive verb serenade sing or play music for 1
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Origin of serenade
First appearance:
before 1640 One of the 44% oldest English words
1640-50; < French sérénade < Italian serenata; see serenata
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Parts of speech for Serenade
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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serenade popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
serenade usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for serenade
noun serenade
verb serenade
- belt out — If you belt out a song, you sing or play it very loudly.
- canary — Canaries are small yellow birds which sing beautifully and are often kept as pets.
- cantillate — to chant (passages of the Hebrew Scriptures) according to the traditional Jewish melody
- caroling — a song, especially of joy.
- carolling — a song, especially of joy.
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