bong

1 of 2

noun (1)

ˈbäŋ How to pronounce bong (audio)
ˈbȯŋ
Synonyms of bongnext
: the deep resonant sound especially of a bell
bong verb

bong

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noun (2)

: a simple water pipe consisting of a bottle or vertical tube partially filled with a liquid (such as water or liqueur) and a smaller offset tube ending in a bowl

Examples of bong in a Sentence

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Noun
While at Hewlett High, he and a friend were kicked out for ripping a bong hit in the dean’s bathroom. Steve Bloom, Rolling Stone, 20 Apr. 2026 Or at least an extra-determined bong rip. Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 16 Apr. 2026 There is a bust that looks like something out of ancient Greece or Egypt but also could serve as an actual bong. Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 23 Mar. 2026 There was also a pink bong in the console. Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bong

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

imitative

Noun (2)

Thai bɔ̂ɔŋ hollow piece of wood or bamboo

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1855, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1971, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bong was in 1855

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“Bong.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bong. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.

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