bell

[bel] / bɛl /

NOUN

signaling object or sound

Synonyms

STRONG

Vesper alarm buzz buzzer carillon chime clapper curfew ding-dong gong peal ringer siren tocsin toll

WEAK

dinger tintinnabulum

Example Sentences

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Here are the best and worst S&P 500 stocks this month as of Friday’s opening bell.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

The bell never means the same thing twice but simply suggests feelings too big to delve into at this time.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Snowflake shares soared 35% after the closing bell.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Shares climb 9% ahead of the opening bell.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

The bell rang, and she turned and glanced anxiously in the direction of the classroom.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo