noun
chiming
CHEYE-mihng
Chiming (noun) means the act or sound of a bell or bell-like device ringing. Example: “The chiming of the church bells woke the whole street.”
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The act or sound of a bell or bell-like device ringing.
"The chiming of the church bells woke the whole street."
How to use chiming
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe ringing sound bells make, or the act of producing it.
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What does “chiming” mean?
The word “chiming” means the act or sound of a bell or bell-like device ringing. In plain terms, the ringing sound bells make, or the act of producing it.
How do you pronounce “chiming”?
“Chiming” is pronounced CHEYE-mihng (/ˈt͡ʃaɪmɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “chiming” in a sentence?
Here is “chiming” used in a sentence: “The chiming of the church bells woke the whole street.”
What part of speech is “chiming”?
“Chiming” is a noun.
