Pronunciation: /tʃaɪm/
noun a melodious sound made by a bell or a clock
A1 I heard the chime of the doorbell when my friend arrived.
A2 The chime of the grandfather clock filled the room with a soothing sound.
B1 The chime of the church bells could be heard throughout the village.
B2 The chime of the wind chimes in the garden created a peaceful atmosphere.
C1 The chime of the ice cream truck signaled the start of summer for the neighborhood.
C2 The chime of the music box brought back memories of my childhood.
verb to make a musical or ringing sound
A1 The clock chimes at noon.
A2 The wind chimes softly in the breeze.
B1 The teacher's voice chimed in, reminding the students of the upcoming test.
B2 The church bells chimed loudly, signaling the start of the wedding ceremony.
C1 The orchestra's instruments chimed together in perfect harmony.
C2 The expert panel chimed in with their opinions on the matter.
formal The chime of the clock signaled the end of the meeting.
informal I love how the chimes sound in the wind.
slang Let's skip this class, I'm not in the mood for chimes.
figurative Her laughter chimed through the room, bringing joy to everyone.
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