English Word · Advanced
aubade
A poem or song evoking or greeting the dawn or early morning
Pronunciation: /əʊˈbɑːd/
Meaning
A poem or song evoking or greeting the dawn or early morning.
Example
Alladad Khan woke to the far crying of kampong cocks in the dark. That noise had been the farmyard aubade in the Punjab in his dream.
Alladad Khan woke to the far crying of kampong cocks in the dark. That noise had been the farmyard aubade in the Punjab in his dream.
Practice tips
- Practice aubade out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for advanced-level learners.