noun
Uncommon
bong
bong
Bong (noun) means a water pipe used for smoking, often cannabis. Example: “He kept his bong hidden in the closet.”
noun
1
A water pipe used for smoking, often cannabis.
"He kept his bong hidden in the closet."
2
A deep ringing sound, like that of a large bell.
"The clock tower let out a slow bong every hour."
"The sound of a bong echoed across the courtyard, signaling the hour."
How to use bong
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a low bell-like sound, or a water pipe for smoking.
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Word forms
- Plural
- bongs
- Third person singular
- bongs
- Past tense
- bonged
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Etymology
Imitative in origin, echoing the sound of a bell — the smoking-device sense comes separately from a Southeast Asian word for a bamboo tube.
Rhymes for bong
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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.
