English Explanatory Dictionary

dinner bell

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A bell which, when rung, indicates it is dinnertime.
A signal or announcement of a specific event or opportunity, acting as a clear invitation or notification for people to gather or respond.

Word forms

dinner bell dinner bells

Derived words

monkey's dinner bell

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