Pronunciation: /piːl/
noun a loud ringing of bells
A1 I heard a loud peal of thunder during the storm.
A2 The church bells rang out in a joyful peal to celebrate the wedding.
B1 The peal of laughter from the children could be heard throughout the playground.
B2 The peal of the doorbell signaled the arrival of the guests.
C1 The peal of the orchestra filled the concert hall with a beautiful melody.
C2 The peal of the bell echoed through the ancient cathedral, creating a sense of reverence.
verb to sound loudly and sonorously
A1 The church bells peal every Sunday morning.
A2 I heard a peal of laughter coming from the next room.
B1 The thunder began to peal as the storm approached.
B2 The orchestra's music seemed to peal through the concert hall.
C1 Her voice had a pealing quality that captivated the audience.
C2 The church bells pealed joyfully on their wedding day.
formal The church bells rang out in a loud peal to signal the start of the ceremony.
informal I heard a peal of laughter coming from the living room.
slang The fireworks made a huge peal in the sky.
figurative Her voice carried a peal of authority that commanded attention.
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