— serenader , n.
/ser'euh nayd"/ , n. , v. , serenaded, serenading .
n.
1. a complimentary performance of vocal or instrumental music in the open air at night, as by a lover under the window of his lady.
2. a piece of music suitable for such performance.
3. serenata (def. 2).
v.t. , v.i.
4. to entertain with or perform a serenade.
[ 1640-50; sérénade serenata; see SERENATA ]