bell — A hollow metal device that makes a ringing sound when struck
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A hollow metal device that makes a ringing sound when struck
Pronunciation (IPA): /bɛl/
Example Sentences
- The cat jumped when the doorbell rang at 3 AM
- She heard wedding bells in her head after their first date
- The bell rings at 9 AM sharp every weekday
bell
NOUN[/bɛl/]
A hollow metal device that makes a ringing sound when struck
The old bell rings loudly across the village square at sunset.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Bell derives from Old English 'belle,' which originated from a common Germanic ancestor. The term's connection to the bell-shaped form may relate to Latin 'bella' (beautiful), as the rounded shape of bells resembles flowers.
Breakdown
belle (Old English) → bell. The word is a simple monomorphemic form from Germanic roots, with no separable prefix or suffix components.
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📝Examples
“The cat jumped when the doorbell rang at 3 AM”
“She heard wedding bells in her head after their first date”
“The bell rings at 9 AM sharp every weekday”
“His name rings a bell, but I can't remember where I met him”
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