1
: a disk-shaped percussion instrument that produces a resounding tone when struck with a usually padded hammer
2
a
: a saucer-shaped bell (as in a fire alarm) that is struck by a mechanical hammer
b
: a wire rod wound in a flat spiral for sounding the time or chime or alarm (as in a clock)
3
British
: medal
gong
intransitive verb
Examples of gong in a Sentence
They sounded a gong to summon us to dinner.
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The hypnotic, ambient sounds of the bonang (an Indonesian instrument made of small gongs) paired with nearby crashing beach waves fill the crisp, dawning air – setting an inviting mood for the two dozen participants for the session.
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Tenille Clarke, Essence, 21 June 2024
Like the gong of a bell or the deep tone of a ship’s horn, the sound would be a rich single note cutting through the dry air.
—Tribune News Service, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2024
Rovos Rail Rovos Rail, Africa A gong heralds lunch and dinner aboard the Rovos Rail, Africa’s most luxurious train journey.
—Marianna Cerini, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Nov. 2023
Participants can choose to rest comfortably or gently move through simple stretches while listening to singing bowls, chimes, drums and gongs.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2024
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Tenille Clarke, Essence, 21 June 2024
Like the gong of a bell or the deep tone of a ship’s horn, the sound would be a rich single note cutting through the dry air.
—Tribune News Service, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2024
Rovos Rail Rovos Rail, Africa A gong heralds lunch and dinner aboard the Rovos Rail, Africa’s most luxurious train journey.
—Marianna Cerini, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Nov. 2023
Participants can choose to rest comfortably or gently move through simple stretches while listening to singing bowls, chimes, drums and gongs.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2024
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“Gong.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gong. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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gong
noun
ˈgäŋ 
ˈgȯŋ
1
: a metallic disk that makes a deep ringing sound when struck
2
: a flat saucer-shaped bell
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