gong

Meaning

Noun

1. A percussion instrument consisting of a metal disk that emits a loud resonant sound when struck with a soft hammer.
2. (slang) A medal or award, particularly Knight Bachelor..
3. A metal target that emits a sound when it has been hit.

Verb

1. To make the sound of a gong; to ring a gong.
2. To send a signal to, using a gong or similar device.
3. To send a signal to, using a gong or similar device.
4. (slang) To give an award or medal to.

Synonyms

bell

🔔

tam-tam

chime

chimes

clock

handbell

horologe

knell

o’clock

ring

💍

ticker

tom-tom

watch

⌚

bride price

campana

gamelan

tamborine

beat the gong

bellflower

carillon

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ɡɒŋ/

Etymology

From Malay gong, possibly onomatopoeic.

Sentences

This is clearly marked by a gong .