serenade
1 of 2noun
ser·e·nade ˌser-ə-ˈnād 
1
a
: a complimentary vocal or instrumental performance
especially : one given outdoors at night for a woman being courted
b
: a work so performed
2
: an instrumental composition in several movements, written for a small ensemble, and midway between the suite and the symphony in style
serenade
2 of 2verb
serenaded; serenading
intransitive verb
: to play a serenade
transitive verb
: to perform a serenade in honor of
serenader noun
Example Sentences
Verb He serenaded her from the garden below her window.
Recent Examples on the Web
New York Times, 17 Aug. 2022 Forever he will be heard on soft spring afternoons, a serenade of rebirth, a song of hope. Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2022 Now, his signature sound will be taking on a new role at Days Inn delivering witty, uplifting affirmations, from complimenting pajama selection to a sweet serenade to start the day. Ali Wunderman, Forbes, 21 June 2022 How rude of the Medicare and Social Security Trustees to interrupt this serenade with a reminder last week that the entitlements are going broke. The Editorial Board, WSJ, 5 June 2022 The difference between the neighbors: DreamMore is a love ballad to Dolly, whereas HeartSong is a serenade to the Smoky Mountains. Washington Post, 8 Apr. 2022 The mother-daughter duo, who were also joined by Today co-host Hoda Kotb, got to meet the stars of the show at the stage door and even received a special serenade from Chenoweth at the time. Georgia Slater, PEOPLE.com, 9 Mar. 2022 The pastel indie-pop serenade is imbued with Night’s sickly sweet romantic lyrics. Grace Ann Natanawan, SPIN, 4 Mar. 2022 As guests excited the ceremony, with many heading to Netflix’s afterparty, Kristin Chenoweth helped send stars on their way, joining in with the live jazz musicians playing in the Fairmont lobby for a brief serenade. Kirsten Chuba, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Mar. 2022 BostonGlobe.com, 1 Sep. 2022 The Olympians, a Southern California Greek Band, will serenade attendees, and the parish’s youths, ages 5-18, will perform Greek folk dances in traditional dress. Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2022 Morrisette said he was hired to stage Monroe memorabilia that included the look Monroe wore in 1962 to serenade then-President John F. Kennedy for his 45th birthday. Leanne Italie, Chron, 17 June 2022 The iconic dress was originally worn by Monroe in 1962 to serenade then-president John F. Kennedy on his 45th birthday. Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE.com, 16 June 2022 While Curiosity explores Gale Crater on Mars, about 100,000 Husqvarna brand Automower robotic lawn mowers on Earth will be able to serenade the rover by playing Happy Birthday. Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics, 25 July 2022 An icon to all Dodgers fans and all baseball fans in general will no longer serenade us with his baseball wisdom, his unique play-by-play skills or his life stories. Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2022 For now, though, Curiosity Rover must be content with a Happy Birthday serenade from the robotic lawn mowers of Earth. Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics, 25 July 2022 Like an artist who can reach over three octaves and serenade her audience in seven different languages, Victory Brinker’s incredible talent includes being able to sing one of the most difficult arias that a coloratura soprana can ever produce. Kevin L. Clark, Essence, 3 June 2022 See More
Noun
That was true for the impromptu serenade of a neighborhood cat named Mashed Potatoes that @june_banoon, a teacher currently living in South Korea, posted in the summer of 2021. New York Times, 17 Aug. 2022 Forever he will be heard on soft spring afternoons, a serenade of rebirth, a song of hope. Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2022 Now, his signature sound will be taking on a new role at Days Inn delivering witty, uplifting affirmations, from complimenting pajama selection to a sweet serenade to start the day. Ali Wunderman, Forbes, 21 June 2022 How rude of the Medicare and Social Security Trustees to interrupt this serenade with a reminder last week that the entitlements are going broke. The Editorial Board, WSJ, 5 June 2022 The difference between the neighbors: DreamMore is a love ballad to Dolly, whereas HeartSong is a serenade to the Smoky Mountains. Washington Post, 8 Apr. 2022 The mother-daughter duo, who were also joined by Today co-host Hoda Kotb, got to meet the stars of the show at the stage door and even received a special serenade from Chenoweth at the time. Georgia Slater, PEOPLE.com, 9 Mar. 2022 The pastel indie-pop serenade is imbued with Night’s sickly sweet romantic lyrics. Grace Ann Natanawan, SPIN, 4 Mar. 2022 As guests excited the ceremony, with many heading to Netflix’s afterparty, Kristin Chenoweth helped send stars on their way, joining in with the live jazz musicians playing in the Fairmont lobby for a brief serenade. Kirsten Chuba, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Mar. 2022 Verb
Take this collaboration between the North End Performing Arts Center and landmark restaurant Tresca — from the restaurant’s outdoor balcony, singers David Rivera Bozon and Mary-Alexandra Onstad will serenade a crowd below. BostonGlobe.com, 1 Sep. 2022 The Olympians, a Southern California Greek Band, will serenade attendees, and the parish’s youths, ages 5-18, will perform Greek folk dances in traditional dress. Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2022 Morrisette said he was hired to stage Monroe memorabilia that included the look Monroe wore in 1962 to serenade then-President John F. Kennedy for his 45th birthday. Leanne Italie, Chron, 17 June 2022 The iconic dress was originally worn by Monroe in 1962 to serenade then-president John F. Kennedy on his 45th birthday. Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE.com, 16 June 2022 While Curiosity explores Gale Crater on Mars, about 100,000 Husqvarna brand Automower robotic lawn mowers on Earth will be able to serenade the rover by playing Happy Birthday. Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics, 25 July 2022 An icon to all Dodgers fans and all baseball fans in general will no longer serenade us with his baseball wisdom, his unique play-by-play skills or his life stories. Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2022 For now, though, Curiosity Rover must be content with a Happy Birthday serenade from the robotic lawn mowers of Earth. Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics, 25 July 2022 Like an artist who can reach over three octaves and serenade her audience in seven different languages, Victory Brinker’s incredible talent includes being able to sing one of the most difficult arias that a coloratura soprana can ever produce. Kevin L. Clark, Essence, 3 June 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun
French sérénade, from Italian serenata, from sereno clear, calm (of weather), from Latin serenus serene
First Known Use
Noun
1649, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Verb
1668, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense
Kids Definition
serenade 1 of 2
noun
ser·e·nade ˌser-ə-ˈnād
: music sung or played at night for a woman
serenade
2 of 2verb
serenaded; serenading
: to entertain (a woman) with music sung or played at night
serenading
verb
as in crooning
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