bell · n
bell (METAL OBJECT)
B2 a hollow, metal object, shaped like a cup, that makes a ringing sound when you hit it
Dictionary examples:
the sound of church bells ringing (39.1)
ring a bell
C2 If a word, especially a name, rings a bell, you think you have heard it before.
Dictionary examples:
Shane Watson? That name rings a bell. (19.5)
bell (ELECTRICAL OBJECT)
B1 an electrical object that makes a ringing sound when you press a button
Dictionary examples:
My cat learned to ring the doorbell when he wants treats. (0.0)
The pizza delivery guy pressed our bell 50 times before we heard it. (0.0)
Our office bell sounds like a cow. Visitors always look for the farm. (0.0)
Please ring the bell for attention. (42.7)