English Word · Intermediate
cradle
rocking bed for a baby
Pronunciation: /ˈkreɪdəl/
Meaning
A small baby's bed designed to rock or swing gently.
Example
He gently rocked the cradle until the baby fell asleep.
He gently rocked the cradle until the baby fell asleep.
Practice tips
- Practice cradle 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 intermediate-level learners.