ding
Translation
ringing sound, small dent
Examples
I heard the ding of the microwave.
I heard the ding of the microwave.
There's a small ding on my car door.
There's a small ding on my car door.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) ding ((of sth.)) the sound of (sth.) I heard the ding of the microwave.
((a/the)) ding ((on/in sth.)) a small dent on (sth.) There's a small ding on my car door.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (sound) chime, ring, ping; (dent) dent, scratch, chip
Etymology
Onomatopoeic, imitating a high-pitched ringing sound. The sense 'dent' likely comes from the sound of a light impact.
Memory Tips
Imagine the 'ding!' sound a bell makes, or the sound of a small stone hitting a car, leaving a 'ding'.