gong

gong

noun \ˈgäŋ, ˈgȯŋ\

Definition of GONG

1

: a disk-shaped percussion instrument that produces a resounding tone when struck with a usually padded hammer

2

a : a saucer-shaped bell (as in a fire alarm) that is struck by a mechanical hammer b : a wire rod wound in a flat spiral for sounding the time or chime or alarm (as in a clock)

3

British : medal

— gong intransitive verb

Examples of GONG

1. They sounded a gong to summon us to dinner.

Origin of GONG

Malay & Javanese, of imitative origin

First Known Use: circa 1590

Rhymes with GONG

Chang, Fang, hong, Huang, prong, Shang, Tang, tong, yang