Bel

/bɛl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A unit of measurement for sound intensity, equal to 10 decibels.

The sound level reached 100 bels, which was unusually loud.

A metric unit used in various scientific contexts, typically as a logarithmic unit.

In telecommunications, the data loss can be expressed in bels.

abbreviation

An abbreviation for 'belle,' often used to refer to a beautiful woman or girl.

She was known as the bel of the ball, captivating everyone with her charm.

Derived from the name of Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor associated with sound technology.

to ring a bell

to remind someone of something

bell curve

a graph depicting the distribution of a variable

bell ringer

an outstanding or remarkable person or event

decibel

a unit that is ten times a bel, commonly used to measure sound intensity.

sound

vibrations that travel through the air or another medium and can be heard when reaching a person's or animal's ear.

loudness

the quality of a sound that is perceived as strong or soft.

A term of endearment for a beautiful person.

She's such a bel!

Someone who is excellent at something.

He's a bel at playing guitar.