How to Use "Bell" with Example Sentences

bell (n): A cup-shaped metal object that makes a ringing sound when hit with something; something that rings

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Used with adjectives:

"We can hear the church bells ring."
(church, wedding, distant, alarm, warning)

"We hear sleigh bells at Christmas time."
(sleigh, silver, brass)

"Her bicycle bell is too loud."
(bicycle, door)

"Everyone stopped working when they heard the dinner bell."
(dinner, lunch, school, warning)

"We heard the closing bell around noon."
(closing, opening)

Used with verbs:

"The bells are ringing from the tower."
(be + ringing, be + tolling, be + chiming, be + jingling, be + sounding)

"We love hearing the church bells."
(hearing, listening to)

"Please press the bell for service."
(press, push, ring, sound)

"The bell signaled the end of school."
(signaled)

"She quickly answered the bell."
(answered)

Used with nouns:

"The bell tower is very tall."
(tower)