serenade

noun
UK: /ˌser.əˈneɪd/
US: /ˌser.əˈneɪd/

  1. A love song, typically sung below someone's window at night.

    1. He sang a serenade to his love.
    2. The troubadour's serenade filled the quiet night air, captivating everyone nearby with its romantic melody.

  2. A piece of music resembling such a song, often light and sentimental.

    1. The band played a beautiful serenade.
    2. The orchestra concluded the concert with a delightful serenade, leaving the audience in a peaceful mood.

Synonyms

song love song tune
serenade verb

  1. To sing a serenade to someone.

    1. He serenaded her with a guitar.
    2. The young man planned to serenade his girlfriend outside her apartment window on her birthday.

  2. To entertain with a serenade or similar performance.

    1. The musicians serenaded the guests.
    2. The cruise ship's band serenaded the passengers each evening as they dined, creating a festive atmosphere.
serenade adjective

  1. Serving as a serenade.

    1. serenade music
    2. The band played a serenade version of the love song at the wedding of two newlyweds.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "serenade" in English means: A love song, typically sung below someone's window at night., A piece of music resembling such a song, often light and sentimental..

The phonetic transcription of "serenade" is /ˌser.əˈneɪd/ in British English and /ˌser.əˈneɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "serenade": song, love song, tune.

Example usage of "serenade": "He sang a serenade to his love.". More examples on the page.