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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

rockabye

/ˈrɒkəbaɪ/ noun · British & US
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What does rockabye mean?

noun

A lullaby or a song sung to help a child fall asleep, typically a traditional English folk song with the lyrics 'rockabye baby, on the tree top, when the wind blows the cradle will rock'.

Example

"The mother sang a soothing rockabye to her baby, and soon he was fast asleep."

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