ding Definition
- 1a ringing sound made by a bell, clock, or metal object
- 2a small dent in the surface of something
- 3to make a ringing sound
- 4to hit or knock something, causing a small dent
Using ding: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ding" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The ding of the microwave signaled that the food was ready.
Example
There's a ding on the side of my car.
Example
The bell dinged as the door opened.
Example
I accidentally dinged my phone when I dropped it.
ding Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with ding
ding-dong
the sound of a bell ringing
Example
The ding-dong of the church bells could be heard throughout the village.
ding-a-ling
a foolish or eccentric person
Example
He's a bit of a ding-a-ling, always saying and doing strange things.
ding up
to damage or dent something
Example
I accidentally dinged up my car when I backed into a pole.
Summary: ding in Brief
The word 'ding' [dɪŋ] can be used as both a verb and a noun. As a noun, it refers to a ringing sound made by a bell, clock, or metal object, or a small dent in the surface of something. As a verb, it means to make a ringing sound or to hit or knock something, causing a small dent. Examples include 'The ding of the microwave signaled that the food was ready,' and 'I accidentally dinged my phone when I dropped it.'
