dong
Translation
the deep ringing sound of a bell
Examples
I heard the dong of the big clock.
I heard the dong of the big clock.
Grammar Patterns
the dong of (sth.) the sound of (sth.) I heard the dong of the big clock.
Similar Words
Synonyms: chime, ring, peal, toll
Etymology
Onomatopoeic, imitating the sound of a bell.
Memory Tips
The word sounds like the sound it describes: 'ding-dong'.