knell — the sound of a bell, especially when rung solemnly for a death or funeral
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the sound of a bell, especially when rung solemnly for a death or funeral
Pronunciation (IPA): /nel/
Korean meaning: 종소리, 특히 죽음이나 장례식 때 치는 조종(弔鐘) 소리
Korean pronunciation: **넬**
Example Sentences
- The smartphone's death knell was the sound of it hitting the concrete floor.
- My diet's death knell rings every time I pass by a pizza shop.
- The church bells knelled mournfully as the villagers gathered.
knell
NOUN//nel//
the sound of a bell, especially when rung solemnly for a death or funeral
The church bell's solemn knell echoes over the funeral gathering
The knell of the bell has a story to tell.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'cnyll', related to the verb 'cnyllan' meaning 'to strike or sound'. The word is likely of imitative origin, representing the sound of a bell.
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📝Examples
“The smartphone's death knell was the sound of it hitting the concrete floor.”
“My diet's death knell rings every time I pass by a pizza shop.”
“The church bells knelled mournfully as the villagers gathered.”
“For many bookstores, e-books sounded the death knell.”
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