Bells: meaning, definitions and examples

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bells

[ bɛlz ]

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sound

Bells are musical instruments that produce a ringing sound when struck. They are commonly used in churches, schools, and other buildings for various purposes.

Synonyms

bong, chimes, toll

Examples of usage

The church bells rang out to announce the wedding.
The school bell signaled the end of the class.

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instrument

Bells can also refer to the hollow metal objects that make a ringing noise when struck, typically used as musical instruments or for decoration.

Synonyms

bong, chimes, gongs

Examples of usage

She played a beautiful melody on the bells.
The sleigh bells jingled as the horse trotted.

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sound

As a verb, bells can mean to make the ringing sound associated with bells.

Synonyms

chime, ring, tinkle

Examples of usage

The alarm clock bells chimed at 6 AM.
The wind bells tinkled softly in the breeze.

Translations

Translations of the word "bells" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sinos

🇮🇳 घंटियाँ (ghantiyaan)

🇩🇪 Glocken

🇮🇩 lonceng

🇺🇦 дзвони

🇵🇱 dzwony

🇯🇵 ベル (beru)

🇫🇷 cloches

🇪🇸 campanas

🇹🇷 çanlar

🇰🇷 종 (jong)

🇸🇦 أجراس (ajras)

🇨🇿 zvony

🇸🇰 zvony

🇨🇳 铃铛 (língdang)

🇸🇮 zvoni

🇮🇸 klukkur

🇰🇿 қоңыраулар (qoñyraular)

🇬🇪 ზარები (zarebi)

🇦🇿 zənglər

🇲🇽 campanas

Word origin

The word 'bells' originated from the Old English word 'bellan' which meant 'to bellow or make a loud noise'. Bells have been used for centuries in various cultures for communication, religious ceremonies, and musical purposes. The iconic shape and sound of bells have made them a symbol of celebration, warning, and harmony.

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