bells
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of bells
1965–70; by shortening of the full phrase, as in shorts from short pants
Example Sentences
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Rubio entered the Vatican through the Arch of the Bells, a privilege reserved for senior dignitaries, flanked by the colorfully clad Swiss Guards, who have been providing security to popes since 1506.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
It took another decade, but the Bell system was broken up into the Baby Bells, ushering in a new world of phones not attached to the kitchen wall.
From Barron's • May 2, 2026
One morning I went surfing with friends at Bells Beach.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026
Mariah Carey joined the exclusive club of Video Vanguard award winners while Busta Rhymes and Ricky Martin picked up the Rock the Bells visionary award and Latin icon award, respectively.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 8, 2025
Bells and conversations and carriages and footsteps burst through the air.
From "The Marvels" by Brian Selznick
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