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Definition of croon

croon

/kruːn/
croon
Plural:croons
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Past Simple:crooned
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Past Participle:crooned
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Present Participle:crooning
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croon Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To hum or sing in a soft, low, and sentimental voice.

Example

"The jazz vocalist began to croon a classic ballad into the vintage microphone."

2

To speak in a gentle, soothing, or affectionate tone.

Example

"She leaned over the crib to croon soothing words to the restless infant."

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• noun

1

A soft, low, melodious humming or singing sound.

Example

"The baby drifted to sleep listening to the gentle croon of her grandmother's voice."

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• Rhymes for croon

• Nearby Words

crookedly
crookedness
crookneck squash
croon
crooner
crop
cropduster

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed via Scottish and northern English dialects from Middle Dutch kronen ('to groan, lament, or murmur softly'), ultimately of imitative origin.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Croon. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/croon
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