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Ringing Definition & Meaning

ringing
noun
  1. the sound of a bell ringing; "the distinctive ring of the church bell"; "the ringing of the telephone"; "the tintinnabulation that so voluminously swells from the ringing and the dinging of the bells"--E. A. Poe
  2. the giving of a ring as a token of engagement
  3. having the character of a loud deep sound; the quality of being resonant

"Ringing" in song lyrics

See how ringing is used in real songs:

  • "my name is ringing"
    1st Infantry f/ Prodigy, Alchemist, Twin & Evidence — Fourth of July
  • "Cellphone ringing."
    69 Boyz — Get Together
  • "phone ringing...."
    The Arsonists — Pyromaniax

Usage tips for "ringing"

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Frequently asked questions

What does ringing mean?
the sound of a bell ringing; "the distinctive ring of the church bell"; "the ringing of the telephone"; "the tintinnabulation that so voluminously swells from the ringing and the dinging of the bells"--E. A. Poe the giving of a ring as a token of engagement having the character of a loud deep sound; the quality of being resonant
What part of speech is ringing?
Ringing is a noun.
How many definitions does ringing have?
Ringing has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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