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gong
[ gawng, gong ]
noun
- a large bronze disk, of Asian origin, having an upturned rim, that produces a vibrant, hollow tone when struck, usually with a stick or hammer that has a padded head.
- a shallow bell sounded by a hammer operated electrically or mechanically:
The fire-alarm system will automatically sound the gong.
- (in a clock or watch) a rod or wire, either straight or bent into a spiral, on which the time is struck.
- British Slang. a medal or military decoration.
verb (used without object)
- to sound as a gong does; ring, chime, or reverberate.
gong
/ ɡɒŋ /
noun
- Also calledtam-tam a percussion instrument of indefinite pitch, consisting of a metal platelike disc struck with a soft-headed drumstick
- a rimmed metal disc, hollow metal hemisphere, or metal strip, tube, or wire that produces a note when struck. It may be used to give alarm signals when operated electromagnetically
- a fixed saucer-shaped bell, as on an alarm clock, struck by a mechanically operated hammer
- slang.a medal, esp a military one
verb
- intr to sound a gong
- tr (of traffic police) to summon (a driver) to stop by sounding a gong
Derived Forms
- ˈDzԲˌ, adjective
Other Word Forms
- DzԲl adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of gong1
Word History and Origins
Origin of gong1
Example Sentences
On a roll, Miyo Aoetsu - who started baking as a hobby - has now won the prize for the second time after her green loaf flavoured with matcha, white chocolate and fruit scooped the 2023 gong.
One Direction won seven gongs at the Brits in total before his band split up.
As it now exists, it captures the supernatural tingle of little bells, as well as the heart-throb of gongs, all sounding off in the misty distance.
The psychological drama received critical acclaim, scoring Lynch his third best director Oscar nomination and scooping the best director gong at Cannes.
After receiving the gong, Moyes said in an interview with BBC Sport he did not want to be "at the bottom of the league and fighting relegation".
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