Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
passing-bell
noun
/ˈpæsɪŋ bɛl/
Definition
A bell that is rung to announce someone’s death or to signify a funeral service.
Examples
- The church rang the passing-bell to honor the deceased.
- As the passing-bell tolled, the community gathered to pay their respects.
Meaning
The term refers to the sound of a bell that is tolled in remembrance of a person who has passed away, often associated with announcing their departure from the world.
Synonyms
- funeral bell
- death knell
