How to Use bells and whistles in a Sentence

bells and whistles

plural noun

• There are a lot of great bells and whistles on the market these days.
  — Jamie Kim, Good Housekeeping, 8 July 2022
• This one has lots of bells and whistles to make mowing quick and easy.
  — Renee Freemon Mulvihill, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2022
• With a hefty price tag, this is our top pick for someone who wants all of the bells and whistles.
  — Sarah Jampel, Bon Appétit, 22 Nov. 2022
• Cocktails can have all kinds of bells and whistles: olives!
  — Laura Reiley, Washington Post, 24 Mar. 2023
• Models with all the bells and whistles can cost upward of $800.
  — Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2023
• The cars offer more bells and whistles than an Uber or a taxicab.
  — Mike Isaac, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2023
• If the Play 2 is a bit too pricey for you, the Petcube Cam drops the laser and a few other bells and whistles for a much lower price.
  — Haley Sprankle Gear Team, WIRED, 12 Oct. 2022
• This best-selling BEIS tote truly has all the bells and whistles.
  — Samantha Lawyer, Woman's Day, 5 May 2022
• If price is a concern, look for a pack with fewer bells and whistles.
  — Ryan Wichelns, Popular Mechanics, 2 Mar. 2023
• Chris Faltin’s new vehicle comes with all the bells and whistles.
  — Joseph Ruzich, Chicago Tribune, 21 Sep. 2022
• For all its bells and whistles, Puku Ridge excels at the simplest of thrills: the classic bush walk.
  — Mary Holland, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2022
• Is an all-out drug war — with full commitment, with all the bells and whistles — the answer?
  — Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 20 Mar. 2023
• Most of us probably don't need the high-tech bells and whistles of a pricey smart toothbrush.
  — Men's Health, 15 Feb. 2023
• Brown was never the most outspoken commit or the one that came with the most bells and whistles.
  — Stephen Means, cleveland, 29 Sep. 2022
• Just know that not all of those bells and whistles work as well as the competition's.
  — K.c. Colwell, Car and Driver, 22 June 2022
• The seams on the outside and the slits at the bottom were just some extra bells and whistles that made the pullover even more fashionable.
  — Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 5 Jan. 2023
• The bigger ones have more bells and whistles so the pack's weight rests on your hips rather than your shoulders, a big plus on a longer hike.
  — Mike Brehm, USA TODAY, 3 Aug. 2023
• Sure, this New York City penthouse has plenty of bells and whistles.
  — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2023
• As for the lack of bells and whistles on the Char-Broil, Kelley points out a nylon brush isn't for everyone.
  — John Thompson, Men's Health, 7 July 2023
• There are a few bells and whistles, the most prominent being the 2-in-1 display.
  — Louryn Strampe, Wired, 6 Aug. 2022
• The real bells and whistles are likely to arrive next year.
  — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 8 Dec. 2022
• Each has its pros and cons—some may be simple to use, others might have plenty of bells and whistles.
  — Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2024
• This is a very simple chair that doesn’t come with any bells and whistles, so there are no cup holders or arm rests.
  — Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2023
• The fish fry was classic – no bells and whistles, just really good fish on rye bread.
  — Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 8 Mar. 2024
• The tension of trying to win a golf tournament is what sells the sport, not the bells and whistles that LIV has reduced to pure kitsch.
  — Dan Wolken, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2023
• This is an Instant Pot with a couple of extra bells and whistles.
  — Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 13 Oct. 2022
• Early walkers love push toys, and this one comes with loads of extra bells and whistles.
  — Jamie Spain, Good Housekeeping, 25 Apr. 2022
• One with all the bells and whistles: texting, video chat, social media.
  — Sona Charaipotra, Parents, 13 Sep. 2023
• The Mini Always Pan has all the bells and whistles of the original in a smaller package.
  — Alex Warner, Peoplemag, 11 Aug. 2022
• No bells and whistles means no storage for garden stools.
  — Deanne Revel, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2023

Last Updated: 28 May 2024