clink

[kliŋk]

clink Definition

  • 1a sharp sound, such as that made when glass or metal objects strike together
  • 2a prison

Using clink: Examples

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

  • Example

    The clink of glasses filled the room.

  • Example

    The handcuffs made a clink as they were locked around his wrists.

  • Example

    He spent a night in the clink for disorderly conduct.

clink Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for clink

Phrases with clink

  • in prison

    Example

    He was put in the clink for stealing.

  • clink glasses

    to raise and touch glasses together before drinking as a sign of celebration or agreement

    Example

    Let's clink glasses to celebrate your success!

  • the sound of ice cubes knocking against each other in a glass

    Example

    The clink of ice in his glass was the only sound in the room.

Origins of clink

from Middle English 'clinken', meaning 'to ring'

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Summary: clink in Brief

The term 'clink' [kliŋk] refers to a sharp sound made by the collision of glass or metal objects. It can also refer to a prison, as in 'He spent a night in the clink for disorderly conduct.' 'Clink' is often used in phrases like 'in the clink,' meaning in prison, and 'clink glasses,' meaning to raise and touch glasses together before drinking as a sign of celebration or agreement.