croon
verb (used without object)
to sing or hum in a soft, soothing voice.
croons
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present tense formof croon (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Annie Tarin, a University of Arizona student, made a viral montage set to Chappell Roan’s “The Subway,” in which the pop star croons about a former soulmate.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026
Now, as I ride through Koreatown, Alicia Keys croons, “Everything’s gonna be all right.”
From Slate ● May 10, 2026
As Sammie croons, he’s joined by an electric guitarist playing like Jimi Hendrix but dressed like a member of Parliament-Funkadelic.
From Salon ● May 2, 2025
A 92-year-old who croons contemporary pop hits, garnering more than 600,000 followers on TikTok, says he feels "very, very fortunate".
From BBC ● Mar. 11, 2025
Her voice remains steady as she croons to Buttercup.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
