gong
noun
a large bronze disk, of Asian origin, having an upturned rim, that produces a vibrant, hollow tone when struck, usually with a stick or hammer that has a padded head.
gongs
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pluralof gong.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof gong (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
gongnouna large bronze disk, of Asian origin, having an upturned rim, that produces a vibrant, hollow tone when struck, usually with a stick or hammer that has a padded head.
Example Sentences
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The box-office hit has already secured Timothée best actor gongs at the Critics' Choice Awards and Golden Globes, and he is expected to continue his success at the Bafta Film Awards on Sunday.
From BBC ● Feb. 20, 2026
More than 1,150 people received gongs in the latest list, which is decided by an honours committee.
From Barron's ● Dec. 29, 2025
As it now exists, it captures the supernatural tingle of little bells, as well as the heart-throb of gongs, all sounding off in the misty distance.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 1, 2025
“Election Night” was free of blingy graphics, screeching chyrons and doom-soaked gongs and bells at the top of each hour.
From Salon ● Nov. 6, 2024
From inside the tower, the Roman numerals were reversed; the huge bells responsible for hourly gongs were giant sleeping bats in the gloomy rafters above.
From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles
