peal

[piːl]

peal Definition

• 1. a loud ringing of a bell or bells
• 2. a loud burst of noise

Using peal: Examples

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

• Example

  The church bells began to peal at midnight.

• Example

  A peal of thunder shook the house.

• Example

  She laughed with a peal of delight.

• Example

  The peal of the doorbell interrupted their conversation.

peal Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for peal

• ringing
• chime
• clangor
• din
• blast

Phrases with peal

• change (or ring) the changes (or the peal)

  ring a set of bells in a particular order

  Example

  The bellringers practiced changing the changes for hours before the ceremony.

• peal out

  ring loudly and clearly

  Example

  The bells pealed out across the city, announcing the start of the new year.

• peal of laughter

  a loud and prolonged sound of laughter

  Example

  Her joke caused a peal of laughter from the audience.

Origins of peal

from Old English 'pyllan', meaning 'to peel, strip off'

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Summary: peal in Brief

The term 'peal' [piːl] refers to a loud ringing of bells or a loud burst of noise. It can be used to describe the sound of church bells, thunder, laughter, or a doorbell. 'Peal' also has phrases like 'change the changes,' which means to ring a set of bells in a particular order, and 'peal out,' which means to ring loudly and clearly.