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
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They sounded a gong to summon us to dinner.
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The pop star accepted the Innovator Award, a gong previously awarded to Beyonce, Lady Gaga, and Taylor Swift.
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The Narrow Road to the Deep North was a standout, winning nine AACTAs, including a Best Lead Actor gong for Elordi, who is arguably the hottest Australian actor out there right now, and several craft awards.
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Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 13 Apr. 2026
Their show is a high-energy mix of friendly interviews with tech titans, industry gossip, and celebrations of funding rounds and other successes that involve banging a giant gong.
—Shannon Bond, NPR, 8 Apr. 2026
The pop star accepted the Innovator Award, a gong previously awarded to Beyonce, Lady Gaga, and Taylor Swift.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2026
The Narrow Road to the Deep North was a standout, winning nine AACTAs, including a Best Lead Actor gong for Elordi, who is arguably the hottest Australian actor out there right now, and several craft awards.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2026
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“Gong.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gong. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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gong
noun
ˈgäŋ 
ˈgȯŋ
1
: a metallic disk that makes a deep ringing sound when struck
2
: a flat saucer-shaped bell
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