gong

n. a large, flat metal disc that you hit with a soft hammer to make a loud, deep sound.

n. a percussion instrument consisting of a suspended metal disc that produces a resonant, low-pitched sound when struck with a mallet.

“The monk struck the gong to signal that it was time for the morning prayer.”

“The orchestral piece reached its climax with a single, thunderous stroke of the gong that echoed through the concert hall.”

n. a medal or a special honour given to someone for their work or bravery.

n. a medal, decoration, or similar honour bestowed upon an individual, often specifically referring to a knighthood.

“The retired general has a chest full of gongs from his years of service.”

“After decades of charitable work, the local businessman was surprised to find his name on the list for a gong in the New Year Honours.”

British English · Slang · Informal

n. a short name for the city of Wollongong in Australia.

n. a colloquial clipping for the city of Wollongong, New South Wales.

“We are planning to drive down to the Gong for the weekend to see the beach.”

“Locals often refer to the city simply as the Gong, a term of endearment that reflects the region's distinct coastal identity.”

Dialect · Informal

v. to make a deep, ringing sound like a gong being hit.

v. to emit a resonant, metallic sound characteristic of a gong; to strike a gong to signal an event.

“The clock in the hallway gongs every hour, letting everyone know the time.”

“The heavy iron bell gongs across the valley, its deep vibrations carrying for miles in the still morning air.”