serenade

Example Sentences

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The rain did not dampen the spirits of a hearty and colourful band of about two dozen Zimbabwe fans, who danced and sang throughout the damp afternoon to serenade their team's qualification.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

She knew her guests had studied the music of Stephen Foster in school, so she arranged for a group to serenade them with songs like “Oh! Susanna” and “My Old Kentucky Home.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

That came under manager George Graham in an era that inspired the famous "1-0 to the Arsenal" chant to serenade a team with the kind of defensive resilience that Arteta's men are replicating.

From BBC • Nov. 20, 2025

He worried about them, especially Dhelainy, a talented musician who liked to serenade him on the piano while he cooked dinner.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 28, 2025

In neighboring yards people continued what they were doing, oblivious to the serenade.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides