bell-ringer
noun
a person who rings church bells
bell-ringing
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a word derived from
bell-ringer.
Example Sentences
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At the Maria Cabrales Elementary School in the Havana area, kids filed into class without the typical bell-ringing or music to welcome them.
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
But here on the West Coast, a whole continent away from your powdered periwigs and your Philly bell-ringing, 1776 was a banner year, too.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026
And when we get those notifications, will each of us have a conscience satisfied that we too tried to prevent it in whatever bell-ringing, hell-raising way we could?
From Salon ● Sep. 12, 2023
Most of the newer members have answered the call to Ring for the King, a recent plea from the bell-ringing community for people to come forward and learn the skill in time for the coronation.
From BBC ● Feb. 21, 2023
The deweys with their magnificent teeth ran out from Number 7 and danced a little jig around the befuddled Shadrack, then cut into a wild aping of his walk, his song and his bell-ringing.
From "Sula" by Toni Morrison
