# dings

/ˈdɪŋz/ (US) · /dˈɪŋz/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/dings
Updated: 2026-10-16

## Definition

small dents or light marks on a hard surface, like a car door or a phone. You get them from small hits or bumps.

For teachers: small, shallow dents or marks on a hard surface caused by light impact. Typically refers to minor damage to cars, metal, or paintwork.

## Examples

- My car has two small dings on the door.
- The rental company checks the car for dings and scratches before you return it.
- After a hailstorm, the roof was covered in tiny dings that were hard to see but costly to repair.

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