gong

noun

ˈgäŋ 

ˈgȯŋ

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

Examples of gong in a Sentence

They sounded a gong to summon us to dinner.

Recent Examples on the Web

The 2024 Golden Joystick Awards are just around the corner, and ahead of the ceremony in London on November 21, its organizers have unveiled the shortlist for its coveted Ultimate Game of the Year gong. —Matt Gardner, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024

The best films in each thematic curation will also get a gong. —Lily Templeton, WWD, 30 Oct. 2024

Fast-forward several decades and numerous gongs, and the man who imbues Catholicism into many of his movies is still fascinated by the religion to this day. —Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2024

Record eight-time Ballon d'Or winner and current holder Lionel Messi has been snubbed by France Football for its prestigious gong awarded to the best male player in the world. —Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Malay & Javanese, of imitative origin

First Known Use

circa 1590, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

gong

noun

ˈgäŋ 

ˈgȯŋ

1

: a metallic disk that makes a deep ringing sound when struck

2

: a flat saucer-shaped bell