Chiming: meaning, definitions and examples

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chiming

[ ˈtʃaɪmɪŋ ]

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sound

To make a ringing sound, like a bell or clock.

Synonyms

peal, ring, toll

Examples of usage

The clock was chiming midnight.
The bells chimed in the distance.

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music

A musical sound produced by striking a bell or set of bells.

Synonyms

bell sound, pealing, tolling

Examples of usage

The chimes of the church bells filled the air.
We could hear the chimes of the ice cream truck.

Translations

Translations of the word "chiming" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tocando

🇮🇳 घंटी बजना

🇩🇪 läuten

🇮🇩 berbunyi

🇺🇦 дзвін

🇵🇱 dzwonienie

🇯🇵 鳴る

🇫🇷 carillonner

🇪🇸 sonar

🇹🇷 çınlama

🇰🇷 울리다

🇸🇦 رنين

🇨🇿 zvonění

🇸🇰 zvonenie

🇨🇳 鸣响

🇸🇮 zvonjenje

🇮🇸 hljómur

🇰🇿 шыңылдау

🇬🇪 ზარის რეკვა

🇦🇿 zəng çalmaq

🇲🇽 sonar

Word origin

The word 'chiming' originates from the Middle English word 'chimen', which is derived from the Old English word 'cimban', meaning 'to sound with bells'. The use of bells for telling time or marking significant events dates back to ancient civilizations. Bells were used in churches, temples, and town squares to signal the time of day, call people to worship, or warn of danger. The tradition of chiming bells continues to be an important cultural practice in many societies.