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
One morning I went surfing with friends at Bells Beach.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026
Gilmore will make her competitive return at stop one of the 2026 Championship Tour at Bells Beach in Australia in April, an event she has won four times.
From Barron's • Nov. 19, 2025
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
When the prayers end and the doors open the Bells hit center stage and the curtain opens up on the afternoon pick-up game in the gym at the county recreation center.
From "The Crossover" by Kwame Alexander
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