peal

noun
UK: /piːl/
US: /piːl/

  1. A loud ringing of bells.

    1. We heard a peal of bells from the church nearby.
    2. The joyful peal of wedding bells echoed through the small village square.

  2. A loud burst of laughter or sound.

    1. A peal of laughter came from the children playing.
    2. Suddenly, a peal of thunder announced the arrival of the summer storm.

Synonyms

ring chime sound clamor resound reverberate
peal verb

  1. To ring loudly and continuously.

    1. The church bells peal every Sunday morning.
    2. Wedding bells peal to announce their union to the entire town.

  2. To sound out or resound with a loud noise.

    1. Laughter pealed from the open windows of the party.
    2. A triumphant shout pealed through the crowd as the team won.
peal adjective

  1. To sound loudly

    1. The pealing bells called us to the service.
    2. The pealing thunder signaled the onset of a powerful and dangerous storm.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "peal" in English means: A loud ringing of bells., A loud burst of laughter or sound..

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

Synonyms for "peal": ring, chime, sound, clamor, resound, reverberate.

Example usage of "peal": "We heard a peal of bells from the church nearby.". More examples on the page.