bong

1 of 2

noun (1)

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

bong

2 of 2

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
Our bridesmaids' duties were to source weed and fashion a bong out of an apple that was in our welcome basket at the hotel. Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2024 Look for classics like Kosher Kush and GSC when in the market for potent plant material, and grab the bong for instant intoxication. Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 10 Oct. 2024 Summerland in San Francisco creates designer bongs and pipes that are sure to be the talk of the toke. Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 10 Oct. 2024 Traditionally, people smoke a joint, or a bong or bowl. Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bong 

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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 31 Oct. 2024.

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