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ringing

[ˈrɪŋɪŋ]

ringing Definition

  • 1a sound that a bell makes when it rings
  • 2a high-pitched sound that you hear in your ears, often as a result of an injury or illness
  • 3the act of making a telephone call to someone but ending the call before they answer, often as a joke

Using ringing: Examples

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

  • Example

    The ringing of the church bells could be heard throughout the town.

  • Example

    After the concert, I had a ringing in my ears that lasted for hours.

  • Example

    I tried calling her, but it just kept ringing and ringing.

  • Example

    He played a ringing chord on the piano.

ringing Synonyms and Antonyms

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Summary: ringing in Brief

Ringing [ˈrɪŋɪŋ] can refer to the sound a bell makes, a high-pitched sound in one's ears, or the act of making a phone call that is not answered. Examples include 'The ringing of the church bells' and 'I had a ringing in my ears.' Synonyms include 'tinnitus' and 'buzzing.'