Bong: meaning, definitions and examples

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bong

[ bɒŋ ]

Noun

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smoking device

A bong is a filtration device generally used for smoking cannabis, tobacco, or other herbal substances. It consists of a vertical tube or cylinder that is filled with water and a bowl for holding the substance to be smoked. The smoke is drawn through the water, which cools it down and filters out some of the harmful substances.

Synonyms

smoking device, water pipe.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
bong	This alternative spelling of 'bong' is incorrect and typically seen as a typo. He accidentally wrote 'bong' instead of 'bong'.
water pipe	Frequently used in formal contexts or to describe the mechanics and design of the bong. Can also be used in discussions about health or legal perspectives on smoking apparatuses. The shop sells a variety of water pipes for smoking. A water pipe can help filter some harmful substances from the smoke.
smoking device	This is a more general and formal term, often used in broader discussions about tools for smoking, which can include pipes, vaporizers, and more. It's appropriate for scientific papers, official reports, or educational contexts. The research study examined the effects of different smoking devices. He has a collection of various smoking devices.

Word

Description / Examples

bong

This alternative spelling of 'bong' is incorrect and typically seen as a typo.

He accidentally wrote 'bong' instead of 'bong'.

water pipe

Frequently used in formal contexts or to describe the mechanics and design of the bong. Can also be used in discussions about health or legal perspectives on smoking apparatuses.

The shop sells a variety of water pipes for smoking.
A water pipe can help filter some harmful substances from the smoke.

smoking device

This is a more general and formal term, often used in broader discussions about tools for smoking, which can include pipes, vaporizers, and more. It's appropriate for scientific papers, official reports, or educational contexts.

The research study examined the effects of different smoking devices.
He has a collection of various smoking devices.

Examples of usage

Let's pass around the bong.
She took a big hit from the bong.

Translations

Translations of the word "bong" in other languages:

🇵🇹 bong

🇮🇳 बोंग

🇩🇪 Bong

🇮🇩 bong

🇺🇦 бong

🇵🇱 bong

🇯🇵 ボング

🇫🇷 bong

🇪🇸 bong

🇹🇷 bong

🇰🇷 봉

🇸🇦 بونغ

🇨🇿 bong

🇸🇰 bong

🇨🇳 水烟壶

🇸🇮 bong

🇮🇸 bong

🇰🇿 бong

🇬🇪 ბონგი

🇦🇿 bong

🇲🇽 bong

Etymology

The word 'bong' is believed to have originated from the Thai word 'baung', which means a bamboo tube or pipe. Bongs have been used for centuries in various cultures around the world for smoking tobacco, cannabis, and other herbs. They are popular among smokers for their ability to cool and filter smoke, providing a smoother smoking experience.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,399 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.

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