peal

4 synonyms for peal, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — A loud ringing sound, or a series of them, such as bells, thunder, or laughter.

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pealing

Synonyms by Meaning

1. noun

A loud ringing sound, or a series of them, such as bells, thunder, or laughter.

“A peal of thunder rolled across the valley.”

ring roll rolling pealing

2. verb

To ring out loudly, or to sound in a loud burst.

“Church bells pealed across the town on New Year's Eve.”

ring

How to use peal

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

peal of bells peal of laughter peal of thunder

Etymology

A shortened form of Middle English apel/appel, ultimately from Old French apel ("an appeal, or a ringing of bells") — related to the word "appeal".

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Frequently asked questions

What does “peal” mean?

The word “peal” means a loud ringing sound, or a series of them, such as bells, thunder, or laughter. In plain terms, a loud burst of sound (bells, thunder, laughter), or the verb for making that sound.

How do you pronounce “peal”?

“Peal” is pronounced peel (/piːl/ in IPA).

How do you use “peal” in a sentence?

Here is “peal” used in a sentence: “A peal of thunder rolled across the valley.”

What part of speech is “peal”?

Depending on how it is used, “peal” can be a noun and a verb.

Where does the word “peal” come from?

The word “peal” comes from Old French. A shortened form of Middle English apel/appel, ultimately from Old French apel ("an appeal, or a ringing of bells") — related to the word "appeal".

How many meanings does “peal” have?

“Peal” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a loud ringing sound, or a series of them, such as bells, thunder, or laughter.

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