ring

⁴ring

noun

Definition of RING

1

: a set of bells

2

: a clear resonant sound made by or resembling that made by vibrating metal

3

: resonant tone : sonority

4

: a loud sound continued, repeated, or reverberated

5

: a sound or character expressive of some particular quality <the story had a familiar ring>

6

a : the act or an instance of ringing b : a telephone call

First Known Use of RING

1549