noun Uncommon

bong

Bong (noun) means a water pipe used for smoking, often cannabis. Example: “He kept his bong hidden in the closet.”

noun

A water pipe used for smoking, often cannabis.

"He kept his bong hidden in the closet."

A deep ringing sound, like that of a large bell.

"The clock tower let out a slow bong every hour."

How to use bong

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither a low bell-like sound, or a water pipe for smoking.

bonged past tense, bonged past tense, bongs plural, bongs plural, bongs plural, Bongs plural, bongs singular, bongs singular

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He kept his _____ hidden in the closet.

Imitative in origin, echoing the sound of a bell — the smoking-device sense comes separately from a Southeast Asian word for a bamboo tube.

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What does “bong” mean?

The word “bong” means a water pipe used for smoking, often cannabis. In plain terms, either a low bell-like sound, or a water pipe for smoking.

How do you pronounce “bong”?

“Bong” is pronounced bong (/bɔŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “bong” in a sentence?

Here is “bong” used in a sentence: “He kept his bong hidden in the closet.”

What part of speech is “bong”?

“Bong” is a noun.

Is “bong” a common word?

“Bong” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “bong” have?

“Bong” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a water pipe used for smoking, often cannabis.