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serenading

ser·e·nade
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ser-uh-neyd]
    • /ˌsɛr əˈneɪd/
    • /ˌser.əˈneɪd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ser-uh-neyd]
    • /ˌsɛr əˈneɪd/

Definitions of serenading word

  • noun serenading 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 serenading a piece of music suitable for such performance. 1
  • noun serenading serenata (def 2). 1

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Origin of serenading

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 Serenading

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

serenading 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

serenading usage trend in Literature

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