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Chimes: meaning, definitions and examples

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chimes

 

[ tสƒaษชmz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

musical instrument

Chimes are musical instruments consisting of a set of tuned metal tubes or rods that are struck with a hammer to produce a pleasant sound.

Synonyms

bells, carillons, glockenspiels

Examples of usage

  • The chimes in the garden create a peaceful atmosphere.
  • The wind chimes on the porch tinkle softly in the breeze.
Context #2 | Verb

sound

Chimes can also refer to the action of making a ringing or tinkling sound, typically in a repetitive pattern.

Synonyms

jingle, ring, tinkle

Examples of usage

  • The clock chimes every hour.
  • The door chimes when someone enters the store.

Translations

Translations of the word "chimes" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sinos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค˜เค‚เคŸเคฟเคฏเคพเค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Glocken

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lonceng

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะทะฒะพะฝะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dzwony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒฃใ‚คใƒ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท carillons

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ campanas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ziller

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ข…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุฌุฑุงุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zvony

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zvony

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้’Ÿๅฃฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zvonovi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ klukkur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพาฃั‹ั€ะฐัƒะปะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ–แƒแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zษ™nglษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ campanas

Etymology

The word 'chimes' has its origin in Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'cim', which means 'sound, resonance'. Chimes have been used for centuries in various cultures around the world for their musical and decorative qualities.

See also: chime, chiming.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,379, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.