gong

noun

ˈgäŋ 

ˈgȯŋ

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 in a Sentence

They sounded a gong to summon us to dinner.

Recent Examples on the Web

Lee, who has been an instrumental figure in K content’s global standing, will be given the gong on May 10. —Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2025

There’s also a gong bash target near the middle right of the playfield. —Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 15 Apr. 2025

Astro Bot dominated the 2025 BAFTA Games Awards, claiming Game of The Year along with four more gongs for Audio Achievement, Family, Animation, and Game Design. —Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025

The Toby Jones-starring series will take home the gong at the TV ceremony in 10 days’ time. —Max Goldbart, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Malay & Javanese, of imitative origin

First Known Use

circa 1590, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for gong

• bhang
• bong
• dong
• hmong
• jong
• mong
• pong
• prong
• rong
• song
• strong
• thong

Kids Definition

gong

noun

ˈgäŋ 

ˈgȯŋ

1

: a metallic disk that makes a deep ringing sound when struck

2

: a flat saucer-shaped bell