chime

[tʃaɪm]

chime Definition

• 1. a bell or a set of bells, often hung in a tower, that are played together to produce a particular tune
• 2. a ringing sound made by a bell or a set of bells
• 3. to make a high ringing sound like that of a bell

Using chime: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "chime" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The chimes of the church bells could be heard throughout the village.

• Example

  The clock tower chimes every hour.

• Example

  The door chimes when someone enters the store.

• Example

  The wind chimes on the porch tinkled in the breeze.

chime Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for chime

• peal
• carillon
• ring
• jingle
• bell

Antonyms for chime

• silence
• stillness

Idioms Using chime

• at the sound of the chime

  at the exact moment something happens

  Example

  At the sound of the chime, the race began.

• chime time

  the time at which a clock chimes

  Example

  I always know it's 3 o'clock when I hear the chime time from the grandfather clock.

• chime in with

  to join in with something that someone else is doing or saying

  Example

  He chimes in with the others and starts singing along.

Phrases with chime

• set the chimes ringing

  to cause a lot of excitement or interest

  Example

  The announcement set the chimes ringing among the fans.

• chime in

  to interrupt a conversation with a comment or remark

  Example

  She couldn't resist chiming in with her opinion.

• chime with something

  to be in agreement or harmony with something

  Example

  His views on the matter chime with those of the majority.

Origins of chime

from Middle English 'chimb', probably imitative

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Summary: chime in Brief

The term 'chime' [tʃaɪm] refers to a bell or set of bells that produce a particular tune or a ringing sound. It can also mean to make a high ringing sound like that of a bell. 'Chime' is used in phrases like 'set the chimes ringing,' meaning to cause excitement or interest, and idioms like 'at the sound of the chime,' indicating the exact moment something happens.