Word
serenade
Phoneticsser·e·nade
US/ˌsɛɹəˈneɪd/
UK/sˌɛɹɪnˈeɪd/
Definition
n. a musical performance played for someone you love, usually at night. It is often a romantic way to show your feelings.
n. a musical composition or performance intended to be played or sung at night, typically as a romantic gesture. Often performed on a balcony or in a public space to impress a specific person.
Examples
“He played a beautiful serenade for his girlfriend.”
“The young violinist gave a romantic serenade to the audience, hoping to win the heart of a local musician.”
Examples
simple
“He played a beautiful serenade for his girlfriend.”
contextual
“The young violinist gave a romantic serenade to the audience, hoping to win the heart of a local musician.”
Real-World Examples
“The players were each given an introduction as they came out for their warm-up, while the crowd serenaded the team with "champions of England" throughout the 3-0 win over Coventry.” “Newcastle fans already delight in serenading him with choruses of “Oh Jaissle, I can boogie.”
How are Newcastle going to create chances this season?” Etymology
Borrowed from French sérénade, from Italian serenata, from the past participle of serenare, from Latin serenare, from serenus (“calm”), of uncertain origin (see there).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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