jingle bell

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A small, hollow, spherical metal bell with a narrow slit opening or small holes, containing a loose ball or rod as a clapper, which is attached to a horse's harness as a signal, or (music) used as a musical instrument.

Pronunciation

/ˈd͡ʒɪŋɡl̩ bɛl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-jingle bell.wav /ˈd͡ʒɪŋɡ(ə)l ˌbɛl/

Word forms

jingle bell jingle bells

Etymology

From jingle (“sound of metal, etc., clattering against itself”, attributively) + bell.

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