rockaby
/ˈrɑkəˌbaɪ/
interjection
- A word used in lullabies to soothe a baby to sleep, often in the phrase 'rockaby baby'.
- The old lullaby began with 'Rockaby, rockaby, little one.'
- She sang softly, 'Rockaby, sweet child, close your eyes.'
- Rockaby, baby, in the treetop.