bong

Definition

The clang of a large bell.

Etymology

Onomatopoeic.

Example Sentences

• "The sound of a bong echoed across the courtyard, signaling the hour."
• "An argument began as to whether the trap door would open on the first bong of eight or the eighth bong of eight. A man said he'd been told on the wireless that it was the first bong of Big Ben in London which told the time, […]"