Bell: meaning, definitions and examples

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bell

[ bɛl ]

^{Context #1}

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}

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.

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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:

🇵🇹 sino

🇮🇳 घंटी

🇩🇪 Glocke

🇮🇩 lonceng

🇺🇦 дзвін

🇵🇱 dzwon

🇯🇵 ベル

🇫🇷 cloche

🇪🇸 campana

🇹🇷 çan

🇰🇷 종

🇸🇦 جرس

🇨🇿 zvonek

🇸🇰 zvon

🇨🇳 钟 (zhōng)

🇸🇮 zvonec

🇮🇸 bjalla

🇰🇿 қоңырау

🇬🇪 ზარი

🇦🇿 zəng

🇲🇽 campana

Word origin

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.