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'bell' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'bell' with 20 example sentences.


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

: (nautical) each of the eight half-hour units of nautical time signaled by strokes of a ship's bell; eight bells signals 4:00, 8:00, or 12:00 o'clock, either a.m. or p.m.

: the shape of a bell

: 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

bell verb

: attach a bell to


  • I've rung the bell already.
  • Does that name ring a bell?
  • The church bell is ringing.
  • I'll give him a bell before I leave.
  • I can't buy these red bell peppers.
  • Nobody is allowed to leave the classroom until the bell rings.
  • That set off alarm bells.
  • The name Edwin doesn't ring a bell.
  • We can hear the church bell every morning.
  • He became deaf ringing the bells.
  • When the bell rang, the audience took their seats.
  • Ring the bell when you want me.
  • The bell rings at eight.
  • We were watching TV when the bell rang.
  • This electronic toilet comes with all sorts of bells and whistles.
  • The small boys rang the door bell and ran away.
  • Dan didn't even bother to ring the bell.
  • At last, the bells of victory rang out.
  • You're on top of the bell curve.
  • Have you lost your marbles, wearing those bell-bottoms?
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