hushabye
Gentle cradle word
Hushabye is a soothing word used to lull a baby to sleep, most familiar from the lullaby "Hush-a-bye, baby, on the treetop." It combines *hush* with the *-bye* of goodbye or lullaby, creating a gentle, rhythmic sound meant to calm.
The word evokes tenderness and the quiet intimacy of putting a child to bed.
Rocking bed for infants
- nurseryRoom for infants
- melodyPleasing sequence of notes
- singVocalize melodically
- songMusical piece with words
rocking · infant · tune · serenade · bedtime · mother · croon · hum
cradle
Rocking bed for infants
song · rocking · infant · tune · serenade · bedtime · mother · croon · hum · crib
slumber
Light, restful unconsciousness
nap · rest · bedtime · sleepy · drifting · eyelids · yawn · pillow · blanket · nighttime
calm
Free from agitation
- comfortEase or soothing relief
- reassuringRestoring calm or confidence
- gentleSoft and kind
consoling · peaceful · serene · quiet · settle · pacify · soft · whisper · ease · stillness
hushabyewake-up call
Jolt into awareness
reveille · rise and shine · alarm · up and at 'em · cock-a-doodle-doo
hushabyealarm
Urgent warning signal
warning cry · distress call · panic · fright · startle