Sing

/sɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A song or melody.

That new sing has been on the charts for weeks.

verb

To produce melodic or musical sounds with the voice, often with a rhythm.

She loves to sing her favorite songs in the shower.

To make music with one's voice, typically involving the articulation of lyrics.

The choir members gather each week to sing new compositions.

To communicate something in a melodious way.

The birds sing beautifully at dawn.

Old English 'singan', from Proto-Germanic *singwaną.

sing one's heart out

To sing with great intensity or emotion.

sing the blues

To express sadness or lament through song.

sing like a canary

To inform or betray someone.

singer

A person who sings.

singing

The act of producing musical sounds with the voice.

song

A musical composition meant to be sung.

To perform or practice singing, often casually.

We're going to sing a few tunes tonight at the bar.

To confess or reveal information, often to authorities.

He sang to the cops about the heist.