ringing
An object that makes noise when you strike or vibrate it produces a ringing sound. You might hear this kind of sound from a bell.
When something rings, it's often because it's making a loud noise to get people's attention. For example, if someone hits a metal doorbell with their finger, it will start to ring and make noise until the person inside answers. Some phones have a ringing sound when they receive an incoming call - it's usually a repetitive, high-pitched noise that lets you know there's someone on the other end trying to talk to you. Even some alarm clocks can ring to wake people up in the morning!
How common is "ringing"?
Word ringing is considered rare in modern English.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
Definitions
noun
The sound of something that rings.
banding
Real examples of "ringing" in context
