gong

noun
UK: /ɡɒŋ/
US: /ɡɔːŋ/

  1. A large, flat, circular metal disc that makes a deep ringing sound when it is hit.

    1. I hit the gong to start the show at the theatre.
    2. The opening ceremony began with a resounding strike of the ceremonial gong.

  2. A device like a bell, typically dome-shaped, that makes a ringing sound when struck, often used as a signal.

    1. The dinner gong signalled that it was time to eat in the boarding school.
    2. Hearing the distinctive sound of the front door gong, she knew her guest had arrived.

Synonyms

bell cymbal chime
gong verb

  1. To make a deep ringing sound like a gong.

    1. The big clock gonged to tell everyone it was 12 o'clock.
    2. As the hour approached midnight, the grandfather clock began to gong solemnly.

  2. To strike something that resembles a gong, producing a resonant tone.

    1. He gonged the metal door to get attention, and nobody heard him.
    2. With a theatrical flourish, she gonged the cymbal, signaling the start of the performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "gong" in English means: A large, flat, circular metal disc that makes a deep ringing sound when it is hit., A device like a bell, typically dome-shaped, that makes a ringing sound when struck, often used as a signal..

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

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

Example usage of "gong": "I hit the gong to start the show at the theatre.". More examples on the page.