bing
3 synonyms and 0 antonyms for bing, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A pile or heap, especially of waste rock or ore from mining.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From Middle English bing, ultimately from Old Norse bingr meaning a heap or pile of grain — the Microsoft search engine name is unrelated and simply chosen for being short and memorable.
Full origin of bing →Frequently asked questions
What does “bing” mean?
The word “bing” means a pile or heap, especially of waste rock or ore from mining. In plain terms, either a heap of waste material from mining, or (capitalised) the Microsoft search engine, or a short bell-like sound.
How do you pronounce “bing”?
“Bing” is pronounced bihng (/bɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “bing” in a sentence?
Here is “bing” used in a sentence: “A grassy bing marked the site of the old colliery.”
What part of speech is “bing”?
Depending on how it is used, “bing” can be a noun and an intj.
Where does the word “bing” come from?
The word “bing” comes from Middle English. From Middle English bing, ultimately from Old Norse bingr meaning a heap or pile of grain — the Microsoft search engine name is unrelated and simply chosen for being short and memorable.
Is “bing” a common word?
“Bing” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “bing” have?
“Bing” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a pile or heap, especially of waste rock or ore from mining.
What is the difference between "bing" as a search engine and "bing" as a general word?
As a proper noun, Bing refers to the search engine created by Microsoft and is always capitalized. As a common noun, a lowercase "bing" refers to a pile or heap, especially of waste rock or ore left over from mining, an older regional usage unrelated to the search engine.
Why do people say "bing" as an interjection?
"Bing" is used as an interjection to imitate a short, sharp bell-like or metallic sound, similar to "ding" or "ping." It often appears in phrases like "bing bang boom" to mark a quick sequence of events.
Is "bing" always capitalized?
Only when referring to the Microsoft search engine, which is a proper noun and trademark. The mining-related noun for a heap of waste rock, and the interjection imitating a bell sound, are both written lowercase.