Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bell-ringer
Noun
/ˈbɛlˈrɪŋər/
Definition
A bell-ringer is a person or device that rings a bell, often used in contexts like schools, churches, or events to signal the start or end of something.
Examples
- The bell-ringer at the church signaled the start of the service.
- Winning the award was a real bell-ringer for her career.
Meaning
The term can also refer to something that has a significant impact or captures attention, often used metaphorically.
Synonyms
- bell-toller
- signal
- announcement
- alarm
