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Bell: meaning, definitions and examples

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bell

 

[ bษ›l ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

sound

A hollow object, typically made of metal, that makes a ringing sound when struck.

Synonyms

chime, gong, knell

Examples of usage

  • The bell chimed loudly throughout the town.
  • She rang the bell to signal the end of the class.
Context #2 | Noun

instrument

A device that produces a sound when struck, typically used to indicate the time or call people to a meal.

Synonyms

chime, gong, knell

Examples of usage

  • The church bell rang at noon.
  • The dinner bell signaled that it was time to eat.
Context #3 | Verb

sound

To make a ringing sound.

Synonyms

chime, ring, toll

Examples of usage

  • The phone bell rang loudly in the office.
  • The alarm bell alerted us to the danger.

Translations

Translations of the word "bell" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sino

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค˜เค‚เคŸเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Glocke

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lonceng

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะทะฒั–ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dzwon

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ™ใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cloche

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ campana

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ข…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌุฑุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zvonek

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zvon

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้’Ÿ (zhลng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zvonec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bjalla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพาฃั‹ั€ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ–แƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zษ™ng

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ campana

Etymology

The word 'bell' originated from the Old English word 'belle' which meant a bell. Bells have been used for centuries in various cultures for signaling, timekeeping, religious ceremonies, and more. The shape and material of bells have evolved over time, but their fundamental purpose of producing a ringing sound has remained consistent.

See also: bellfry, bellhop, bellicose, bellow, bells.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,585, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.