rock-a-bye

Or rock·a·bye

[rok-uh-bahy]

interjection

1. (used to settle a baby or child down to sleep.)

Example Sentences

On “Innocence,” next to familiar titles like “Rock-a-Bye Baby” and “Edelweiss” is a lesser-known cut from Polish composer Frédéric Chopin, “Nocturne Op. 9 No. 1.”

From Seattle Times

The “AHS: Delicate” clip also features Kardashian — who released one pop single in 2011 — singing “Rock-A-Bye Baby” to Roberts’ character.

From Los Angeles Times

Kardashian announced her casting on Monday via an eerie Instagram video set to the lullaby “Rock-a-Bye Baby” and the sound of children playing.

From Los Angeles Times

Kardashian made the announcement on Monday via an eerie Instagram video set to the lullaby “Rock-a-Bye Baby” and the sound of children playing.

From Los Angeles Times

But again, people were not singing complete melodies or songs; our modern lullabies – like "Rock-a-bye Baby" – took centuries to develop.

From Salon

When To Use

What else does rock-a-bye mean?

Rock-a-bye is a phrase from the folk lullaby "Rockabye Baby." It's also the title of a popular electronic song released in 2016 by Clean Bandit.