chime Definition
- 1a bell or a set of bells, often hung in a tower, that are played together to produce a particular tune
- 2a ringing sound made by a bell or a set of bells
- 3to make a high ringing sound like that of a bell
Using chime: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "chime" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The chimes of the church bells could be heard throughout the village.
Example
The clock tower chimes every hour.
Example
The door chimes when someone enters the store.
Example
The wind chimes on the porch tinkled in the breeze.
chime Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for chime
- carillon
- bell
- peal
- ring
- jingle
Antonyms for chime
- silence
- stillness
Idioms Using chime
Example
At the sound of the chime, the race began.
chime time
the time at which a clock chimes
Example
I always know it's 3 o'clock when I hear the chime time from the grandfather clock.
chime in with
to join in with something that someone else is doing or saying
Example
He chimes in with the others and starts singing along.
Phrases with chime
set the chimes ringing
to cause a lot of excitement or interest
Example
The announcement set the chimes ringing among the fans.
chime in
to interrupt a conversation with a comment or remark
Example
She couldn't resist chiming in with her opinion.
chime with something
to be in agreement or harmony with something
Example
His views on the matter chime with those of the majority.
Origins of chime
from Middle English 'chimb', probably imitative
Summary: chime in Brief
The term 'chime' [tʃaɪm] refers to a bell or set of bells that produce a particular tune or a ringing sound. It can also mean to make a high ringing sound like that of a bell. 'Chime' is used in phrases like 'set the chimes ringing,' meaning to cause excitement or interest, and idioms like 'at the sound of the chime,' indicating the exact moment something happens.
