Synonyms for
Bells
Definition
Bells are a musical instrument that make a ringing sound when struck.
Synonyms & similar words
doorbell
bellshape
alexandergrahambell
toll
chime
vanessastephen
campana
shipsbell
buzzer
alexanderbell
bell
melvillebell
gong
alexandermelvillebell
vanessabell
chimes
ringers
carillons
gongs
peals
toll
knells
clangs
jingles
tinkles
clinks
clanks
ding-dongs
bongos
drums
percussion
rattles
cymbals
chimes
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- church bells
- wedding bells
- doorbell rings
- alarm bells
- ringing bells
- jingle bells
- bell tower
- bell curve
Word family
Usage note
While 'bell' can refer to a single instrument, it often implies a set of tuned bells, such as those in a carillon or church tower. The verb 'to bell' can mean to make a bell sound or to put a bell on an animal.
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Example sentences
- The bells on the ice cream truck jingled as it drove down the street.
- The school bell rang loudly, signaling the end of class.
- The wedding bells chimed as the couple walked down the aisle.
- The church bells tolled solemnly during the funeral procession.
- The wind chimes outside my window make a soothing sound.
Quotes
Ring the bells that still can ring. Forget your perfect offering. There is a crack in everything. That's how the light gets in. - Leonard Cohen
I have a notion that if you are going to be spiritually curious, you better not get cluttered up with too many material things. - bell hooks
When one door closes, another opens; but we often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door that we do not see the one which has opened for us. - Alexander Graham Bell