sing

verb
UK: /sɪŋ/
US: /sɪŋ/

  1. To make musical sounds with your voice.

    1. I like to sing in the shower. [ ] [ ]
    2. She can sing beautifully, reaching high notes with ease. [ ] [ ]

  2. To perform a song.

    1. He will sing at the concert tonight. [ ] [ ]
    2. The choir will sing several Christmas carols during the service. [ ] [ ]

  3. To praise or celebrate something enthusiastically.

    1. The fans sing the team's praises after their win. [ ] [ ]
    2. Critics sing the movie's praises, calling it a masterpiece. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

chant lull serenade yodel carol croon hum
sing noun

  1. A gathering where people sing together informally.

    1. We had a sing around the campfire. [ ] [ ]
    2. Let's have a sing after dinner and enjoy some old songs. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sing" in English means: To make musical sounds with your voice., To perform a song., To praise or celebrate something enthusiastically..

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

Synonyms for "sing": chant, lull, serenade, yodel, carol, croon, hum.

Example usage of "sing": "I like to sing in the shower.". More examples on the page.