Pronunciation: /dʒɪŋɡəl/

Definitions of jingle

noun a light ringing sound, such as that made by metal objects being shaken together

Example Sentences

A1 I heard a jingle coming from the bells on the cat's collar.

A2 The jingle of the ice cream truck's music made me run outside.

B1 The jingle of the keys in her pocket was a familiar sound.

B2 The jingle of coins in his pocket reminded him of the money he had saved.

C1 The jingle of the wind chimes outside created a peaceful atmosphere.

C2 The jingle of the sleigh bells in the distance signaled the arrival of Santa Claus.

verb to make a light ringing sound

Example Sentences

A1 I can hear the bells jingle as the horse pulls the carriage.

A2 The keys jingle in my pocket as I walk down the street.

B1 The wind chimes jingle softly in the breeze.

B2 The sleigh bells jingle merrily as the horse-drawn carriage passes by.

C1 The coins jingle in his pocket as he walks down the street, a sound that brings back memories of his childhood.

C2 The jingle of the ice cream truck's bell brought all the children running out of their houses.

adjective describing something that produces a light ringing sound

Example Sentences

A1 The jingle bell rang loudly on the Christmas tree.

A2 She hummed a jingle tune while walking down the street.

B1 The jingle sound of the ice cream truck could be heard from far away.

B2 The jingle of the wind chimes created a peaceful atmosphere in the garden.

C1 The jingle of coins in his pocket indicated that he had a lot of money.

C2 The jingle of her laughter was infectious and soon everyone was smiling.

adverb None

Example Sentences

A1 The bells jingle softly on the cat's collar.

A2 She could hear the jingle of coins in his pocket as he walked by.

B1 The jingle of the ice cream truck could be heard from down the street.

B2 The jingle of the wind chimes filled the air with a peaceful melody.

C1 The jingle of sleigh bells signaled the arrival of Santa Claus.

C2 The jingle of keys in the lock announced her husband's return home.

pronoun None

Example Sentences

A1 I hear a jingle when the ice cream truck comes down the street.

A2 She wore a jingle bracelet that made a soft sound with each movement.

B1 The jingle of the keys in his pocket reminded him of the task he needed to complete.

B2 The jingle of coins in her purse indicated that she had enough money for the bus fare.

C1 The familiar jingle of the theme song brought back memories of watching the TV show as a child.

C2 The jingle of the wind chimes outside her window created a peaceful atmosphere in the room.

preposition None

Example Sentences

A1 I heard a jingle of bells as Santa Claus approached.

A2 The jingle of the ice cream truck could be heard from a distance.

B1 The jingle of the keys in his pocket reminded him of his car waiting outside.

B2 She could hear the jingle of coins in his pocket as he walked towards her.

C1 The jingle of the wind chimes added a peaceful atmosphere to the garden.

C2 The jingle of the sleigh bells created a festive mood in the snowy town square.

conjunction None

Example Sentences

A1 I like to jingle my keys when I walk.

A2 The bells on the cat's collar jingle softly as it moves.

B1 She could hear the jingle of coins in his pocket as he walked towards her.

B2 The jingle of the ice cream truck's music always brings back childhood memories.

C1 The jingle of the wind chimes added a peaceful ambiance to the garden.

C2 The jingle of the sleigh bells signaled the arrival of Santa Claus in the parade.

interjection None

Example Sentences

A1 Jingle! I found my keys under the couch.

A2 Jingle! The bell on the cat's collar made a sound as it walked by.

B1 Jingle! The sleigh bells rang in the distance, signaling Santa's arrival.

B2 Jingle! The sound of coins in his pocket reminded him of the money he had saved.

C1 Jingle! The wind chimes on the porch created a soothing melody.

C2 Jingle! The sound of the tambourine added a festive touch to the music.

article None

Example Sentences

A1 I heard a jingle coming from the ice cream truck.

A2 The jingle of the bells reminded me of Christmas.

B1 The jingle of coins in his pocket made him feel rich.

B2 The jingle of keys signaled the arrival of the new tenant.

C1 The jingle of the wind chimes created a soothing atmosphere in the garden.

C2 The jingle of the music box brought back memories of childhood.

Examples of jingle in a Sentence

formal The jingle of the bells could be heard from far away.

informal I love it when I hear that jingle, it means the ice cream truck is coming!

slang That jingle is like music to my ears.

figurative The jingle of coins in his pocket reminded him of his wealth.

Grammatical Forms of jingle

past tense

jingled

plural

jingles

comparative

more jingly

superlative

most jingly

present tense

jingles

future tense

will jingle

perfect tense

has jingled

continuous tense

is jingling

singular

jingle

positive degree

jingle

infinitive

to jingle

gerund

jingling

participle

jingling

Origin and Evolution of jingle

First Known Use: 1300 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'jingle' originated from the Middle English word 'jengelen' which meant to ring or tinkle.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'jingle' evolved to refer to a light ringing sound, often associated with bells or coins. It also came to be used in the context of catchy and repetitive advertising slogans or tunes.