SANG | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word SANG in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of SANG with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Sing

Speech Type: Verb

Etymology:

Old English singan (verb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch zingen and German singen

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: sɪŋ
Dialects: British English
Definition:

make musical sounds with the voice, especially words with a set tune

Short Definition:

make musical sounds with voice

Examples:
  • Bella sang to the baby
Definition:

make a high-pitched whistling or buzzing sound

Short Definition:

make high-pitched whistling or buzzing sound

Examples:
  • the kettle was beginning to sing
Definition:

act as an informer to the police

Short Definition:

act as informer to police

Examples:
  • as soon as he got put under pressure, he sang like a canary
Definition:

recount or celebrate in poetry or other literature

Short Definition:

recount or celebrate in poetry or other literature

Examples:
  • poetry should sing the variety of the human race
  • these poets sing of the American experience

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