A bell is a hollow metal object that makes a ringing sound when struck. Bells are used to signal time, events, or warnings.
“Bell” comes from Old English “belle,” which likely imitated the ringing sound it makes. Similar sound-based words appear in other languages.
Bells have been used as early “mass notification systems”—calling people to worship, warning of danger, or marking time. The shape of the word itself may echo the noise, like an ancient sound effect frozen into language.
Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.