gong

noun \ ˈgäŋ , ˈgȯŋ \

|Updated on: 13 Aug 2018

Examples: gong in a Sentence

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

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gong

intransitive verb

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Examples of gong in a Sentence

They sounded a gong to summon us to dinner.

Recent Examples of gong from the Web

Try your hand at a huge gong or slip into one of the soundproof practice rooms and let your inner drummer take over.

— sarah bahr, Indianapolis Star, "Ultimate Indiana bucket list: 50+ things to do in Indianapolis and around the state," 11 July 2018
Traditional Chinese lion dancers from the Golden Lion Club around the corner had gathered near the start the race; several younger members played a drum, a gong and cymbals.

— pia peterson, New York Times, "Road Race of the Superwomen," 5 July 2018
His level of performance was so high and consistent that he was awarded the PFA Young Player of the Year gong, making his World Cup snub even more perplexing.

— SI.com, "Germany Star Leroy Sane's Tweet From 2 Weeks Ago Makes World Cup Omission All the More Sad," 5 June 2018
President Elizabeth Bohannon requested $5,000 for the purchase of an orchestral gong and a vibraphone, highlighting that some 275 students participate in band and orchestral classes.

— sara cardine, latimes.com, "LCF City Council grants $353k in community group requests in 2018-19 budget," 27 June 2018
This class will be a little more qui gong and a little less tai chi.

— hannah kirby, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Discover antiques and art in Waukesha April 20-22," 16 Apr. 2018
Coast Guard officials in South Portland said Thursday that the thefts pose a risk to public safety, as the brass gongs and bells produce sounds that help mariners navigate through poor visibility conditions.

— Fox News, "Coast Guard: Buoy navigation devices stolen off Maine coast," 1 June 2018
With gongs, crystal bowls, Tibetan singing bowls, Native American flute, didgeridoo, Celtic Harp, monochord, vibraphone.

— San Francisco Chronicle, "Classical music and dance listings," 24 May 2018
Ah Yang, go into the village at noon tomorrow and strike your gong.

— lu yang, The New Yorker, "Silver Tiger," 4 June 2017

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