Bell Definition & Meaning
bell
- noun
- a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
- a push button at an outer door that gives a ringing or buzzing signal when pushed
- the sound of a bell being struck; "saved by the bell"; "she heard the distant toll of church bells"
- (nautical) each of the eight half-hour units of nautical time signaled by strokes of a ship's bell; eight bells signals
- 00,
- 00, or
- 00 o'clock, either a.m. or p.m.
- the shape of a bell
- a phonetician and father of Alexander Graham Bell (1819-1905)
- English painter; sister of Virginia Woolf; prominent member of the Bloomsbury Group (1879-1961)
- United States inventor (born in Scotland) of the telephone (1847-1922)
- a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer; used as an orchestral instrument
- the flared opening of a tubular device
- verb
- attach a bell to; "bell cows"
"Bell" in song lyrics
See how bell is used in real songs:
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"Never catch me in the sting, my name, rings a bell"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Molly-Q, Shawn Wigs — Poisonous Poets -
"thank you for using Pacific Bell"
51.50 — Games People Play -
"E to the S it's a rap ring the bell"
7L & Esoteric — Ring Music
Words that rhyme with bell
Usage tips for "bell"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "bell" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for bell to find words that pair well.