dinner bell

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Noun dinner bell has 1 sense

dinner bell - a bell rung to announce that dinner has been served
--₁ is a kind of bell

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Dinner Bell

Noun: A bell or other device used to signal that dinner is ready to be served.

Example sentence: I heard the dinner bell ringing from the farmhouse, and I hurriedly made my way back for a delicious meal.

Noun: A bell-shaped flower commonly known as "dinner bell."

Example sentence: The dinner bell plant in our garden bloomed with vibrant white flowers.

Noun: A metal or wooden bell-like instrument used to produce a ringing sound in musical performances.

Example sentence: The percussionist played the dinner bell during the symphony, adding a unique and melodic element to the music.