Definition of croon Croon

/kɹuˈn/ - [krun] - croon

We found 12 definitions of croon from 5 different sources.

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What does croon mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Verb

croons, crooning, crooned  

croon - sing softly
  sing to make melodious sounds; "The nightingale was singing"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • croon (Noun)
    A soft or sentimental hum or song.
  • croon (Verb)
    To hum or sing softly or in a sentimental manner.
  • croon (Verb)
    To soothe by singing softly.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • croon (v. i.)
    To make a continuous hollow moan, as cattle do when in pain.
  • croon (v. i.)
    To hum or sing in a low tone; to murmur softly.
  • croon (v. t.)
    To sing in a low tone, as if to one's self; to hum.
  • croon (v. t.)
    To soothe by singing softly.
  • croon (n.)
    A low, continued moan; a murmur.
  • croon (n.)
    A low singing; a plain, artless melody.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • croon
    krōōn, v.t. (Scot.) to utter a low, monotonous, inarticulate sound like a baby: to sing or hum in an undertone.—n. Croon′ing, a low murmuring sound. [Cf. Dut. kreunen, to groan.]

Part of speech

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  • croon, verb, present, 1st person singular of croon (infinitive).
  • croon, verb (infinitive).
  • croon, noun, singular of croons.

Pronunciation

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