jingle bell

noun

1. a hollow, round, metal bell with a metal ball inside, which makes a jingling sound when it moves:

   jingle bells on a horse and sleigh.

Word History and Origins

Origin of jingle bell¹

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

In contrast, the weakest arguments against awarding jingle bell designations to “Die Hard,” “Lethal Weapon,” “The Long Kiss Goodnight,” “Kiss Kiss Bang Bang” hold to the Hallmark definition of what holiday movies are supposed to be.

From Salon

The first time I spoke to him in 2017, I was a student in journalism college, covering Capital Radio’s Jingle Bell Ball.

From BBC

You either have seen the movie or lived long enough to hear its jokes, use its gifs or recognize its most iconic talent show routine, the tantalizing "Jingle Bell Rock" number.

From Salon

The “Jingle Bell Rock” and “I’m Sorry” singer also remains one of a small number of female artists to have been inducted into both the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the Country Music Hall of Fame.

From Los Angeles Times

The majority of this week’s Top 10, in fact, is Christmas songs: Ms. Carey at No. 2, Bobby Helms’ “Jingle Bell Rock” at No. 4, Wham’s “Last Christmas” at No. 5, Burl Ives’ “A Holly Jolly Christmas” at No. 6, and Andy Williams’ “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” at No. 10.

From Washington Times