chime

noun
UK: /tʃaɪm/
US: /tʃaɪm/

  1. A ringing sound, often from a bell.

    1. I heard the chime of the doorbell.
    2. The gentle chime of the clock marked the hour in the quiet room.

  2. A set of tuned bells or tubes that produce a musical sound when struck.

    1. The wind chime made a nice melody.
    2. The church bells act as a chime, signaling the start of the service.

Synonyms

harmonize peal ring accord toll
chime verb

  1. To make a clear ringing sound.

    1. The clock will chime at noon.
    2. The bells of the cathedral chime loudly, calling people to prayer.

  2. To agree with someone or something.

    1. His story didn't quite chime with hers.
    2. The politician's promises chime well with the hopes of the voters.
chime phrasal-verb

  1. To express agreement or support, to be in accordance with.

    1. I chime in during group discussions.
    2. Many people chime in on social media to share their different opinions.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "chime" in English means: A ringing sound, often from a bell., A set of tuned bells or tubes that produce a musical sound when struck..

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

Synonyms for "chime": harmonize, peal, ring, accord, toll.

Example usage of "chime": "I heard the chime of the doorbell.". More examples on the page.