Liberty Bell

American  

noun

1. the bell of Independence Hall in Philadelphia, rung on July 8, 1776, to announce the adoption of the Declaration of Independence; since then a national symbol of liberty: moved to a special exhibition pavilion behind Independence Hall on January 1, 1976.

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Liberty Bell Cultural  

1. A relic and symbol (see also symbol) of the American Revolutionary War. The Liberty Bell, first cast in England in the 1750s, is inscribed with words from the Bible (see also Bible): “Proclaim liberty throughout the land unto all the inhabitants thereof.” The bell hung in Independence Hall in Philadelphia, and was rung at the proclamation of the Declaration of Independence. It cracked while being tolled for the death in 1835 of Chief Justice John Marshall and was taken out of service. It is now on display at Independence Hall.

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Example Sentences

“Really, that was the big crack in the Liberty Bell. It never came back together after that one.”

From Salon

The Liberty Bell wasn’t on my mind, or even Independence Hall.

From Los Angeles Times

Junior Bodie Thompson caught three passes for 83 yards for Liberty Bell.

From Seattle Times

Before issuing the pardons, Biden said that although Liberty and Bell are Minnesota natives, they were named for the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia.

From Washington Times

The Phillies set off fireworks, the Liberty Bell rang and the reigning National League champions were ready to pop bubbly again.

From Washington Times