Synonyms for gong

Most common

bell · chime

All synonyms

Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   A percussion instrument consisting of a metal disk that emits a loud resonant sound when struck with a soft hammer.

Related words

Phrases

gong show gong farmer gong scourer

Forms

Plural

gongs → bells, chimes, tom-toms, gonghouses…

Example sentences

• bell When the bell rang, the audience took their seats.
• chime When the chime rings, everyone stands up at once.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

4 letters

bell¹

5 letters

feces², chime¹

6 letters

faeces

9 letters

gonghouse

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (feces² = 2 syllables).