ringing
n. uncountable B1 Intermediate US //ˈɹɪŋɪŋ// UK //ɹˈɪŋɪŋ// ring·ing
n. a sound like a bell or a loud, sharp noise that continues for a short time. You might hear this in your ears after a loud concert or when a phone is calling.
n. the act of sounding a bell or a similar clear, resonant noise; also refers to a persistent auditory sensation in the ears.
The ringing of the phone woke me up early.
After the loud explosion, he experienced a constant ringing in his ears that lasted for several hours.
The rhythmic ringing of the church bells echoed through the valley, signaling the start of the morning ceremony for the entire village.
Usage
Often used with the preposition 'in' when referring to ears, or 'of' when referring to bells.