handbell

noun

hand·​bell ˈhan(d)-ˌbel 

: a small bell with a handle

especially : one of a set tuned in a scale for musical performance

Examples of handbell in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The show additionally incorporated elements such as family photos, an Axminster carpet, and handbells. —News Desk, Artforum, 3 Dec. 2024

Applause erupts at the string of performances, including an impressive handbell ensemble who mastered many holiday sing-along tunes. —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2024

The annual outdoor market brings together about 35 vendors, food, drink and entertainment, including Santa appearances, caroling, European foods, dog sled demos and handbell concerts. —Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 27 Nov. 2024

Mayor Tom Kilgore said Savage-Rains was the director of the traditional worship for Lakeway Church since 2006 and directed the choir, handbell choir and led the annual children’s musical camps. —Morgan Severson, Austin American-Statesman, 18 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for handbell

• barbell
• bedwell
• befell
• bluebell
• bombshell
• bridewell
• capelle
• cartel
• carvel
• clamshell
• cogswell
• compel