Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

phone-rings

noun
/foʊn rɪŋz/
Definition
The sound produced by a telephone when it receives an incoming call.
Examples
  • When my phone rings, I always check to see who’s calling before answering.
  • I could hear the phone rings from the other room.
  • The constant phone rings were distracting during the meeting.
Meaning
Phone-rings refer to the auditory alert that notifies a user that someone is trying to reach them via telephone.
Synonyms
  • telephone alerts
  • call chimes
  • ringer sounds