song

A piece of music, usually with words that people sing.

• I like this song.
• She sang three songs at the party.
• Have you heard their new song?

Similar words: tune

Common phrases: sing a song, favourite song, love song

A series of pleasant musical sounds made by a bird or another animal.

• We heard a bird’s song.
• The forest was filled with song at dawn.
• Scientists recorded the whales’ songs underwater.

Similar words: call

Common phrases: bird song, whale song, song of birds

A very low price, used in the expression “for a song.”

• I got this coat for a song.
• They sold their old car for a song.
• We bought the house for a song before prices rose.

How to use it: for a song (She bought the old desk for a song.)

Similar words: bargain price

Common phrases: for a song, buy for a song, sell for a song