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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He pointed to other examples of successful animal control programs, including trapping brown-headed cowbirds to benefit the least bell’s vireo, a small endangered bird.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2025
In 1984, real estate agent Jeannene Shanks became the bell’s accidental owner.
From Washington Times • Mar. 4, 2022
In the morning, when you try to recall the objects’ locations, you are more likely to remember the dog’s location than the bell’s.
From Slate • Dec. 26, 2020
For example, if you ride a train past a stationary warning bell, you will hear the bell’s frequency shift from high to low as you pass by.
From Textbooks • Aug. 12, 2015
“Harry, you’ll be late, the bell’s about to ring —” “I’ll catch you up, okay?”
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
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