lulled; lulling; lulls
Examples of lull in a Sentence
Verb
The music lulled him to sleep.
the absence of attacks for such an extended period had lulled the nation into a false sense of security
Noun
we took the opportunity of a lull in the conversation to announce that we were engaged to be married
Recent Examples on the Web
Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025
Cozy atmosphere, twinkly lights and a colorful cast of characters lull you into a false — and festive — sense of security.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 21 Dec. 2025
Jason Jones, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Hornick, the diner’s owner, said that despite the Logan Square spot struggling for many months — some days having a two-hour lull without a single customer — servers would turn a switch immediately as the door swung open.
—Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
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Verb
These 300-count sheets come in 19 different colors, and their smooth, luxurious texture will lull you right to sleep.
—Noun
But even the best run into lulls during an 82-game season.
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“Lull.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lull. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
Kids Definition
lull
1 of 2 verb1
: to cause to sleep or rest
2
: to cause to relax vigilance
were lulled into a false sense of security
lull
2 of 2 noun1
: a temporary calm before or during a storm
2
: a temporary drop in activity
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