Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ding-dong

Noun / Interjection
/dɪŋ dɔŋ/
Definition
A sound made by a bell, typically indicating the ringing of a doorbell.
Examples
  • When the doorbell rang, I heard a cheerful ding-dong.
  • The ding-dong of the church bells filled the air every hour.
  • She shouted a ding-dong when she realized it was a prank!
Meaning
The term is often used to describe a sharp, ringing sound that resembles a bell or to refer to a noisy commotion.
Synonyms
  • bell sound
  • chime
  • ring
  • toll