bell

noun
UK: /bel/
US: /bel/

  1. A hollow metal object, typically cup-shaped, that makes a ringing sound when struck.

    1. I heard the bell ring loudly in the tower. [ ] [ ]
    2. The church bell signaled the start of the wedding ceremony, echoing beautifully. [ ] [ ]

  2. A device producing a ringing sound as a signal or warning.

    1. Press the bell to let them know you are here. [ ] [ ]
    2. The bicycle bell alerted pedestrians as I approached them on the path. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

signal gong chime
bell verb

  1. To make a ringing sound.

    1. The phone will bell when someone calls you. [ ] [ ]
    2. Church bells bell every Sunday morning in our small town, calling people to pray. [ ] [ ]

  2. To attach a bell to something.

    1. They bell the goats so they don't get lost. [ ] [ ]
    2. Farmers bell their sheep to keep track of them while they graze across the large fields. [ ] [ ]
bell adjective

  1. Having the shape of a bell.

    1. She wore a bell skirt to the party. [ ] [ ]
    2. The architect designed bell towers for the historical significance in the city. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "bell" in English means: A hollow metal object, typically cup-shaped, that makes a ringing sound when struck., A device producing a ringing sound as a signal or warning..

The phonetic transcription of "bell" is /bel/ in British English and /bel/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "bell": signal, gong, chime.

Example usage of "bell": "I heard the bell ring loudly in the tower.". More examples on the page.