Chime

/tʃaɪm/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A ringing sound produced by a bell or a set of bells.

The chime of the church bells echoed through the valley.

A musical sound that is made by a set of bells, especially at regular intervals.

We could hear the chime of the clock striking every hour.

A tuning fork or other device that produces a musical pitch.

The musician struck the chime to check the tuning of the piano.

verb

To produce a ringing sound, especially by striking a bell.

The bell will chime at noon to signal the start of lunch.

To harmonize or agree in sound or opinion.

Their ideas seemed to chime perfectly with the vision of the project.

Middle English 'chimen', from Old French 'cimer', ultimately from Latin 'cymbala' (cymbal, bell).

time to chime in:

to join a conversation or discussion.

chime in:

to add one's voice or opinion, usually in a conversation.

chime together:

to be in agreement.

To agree or be in sync with someone.

We really chime on our views about the project.

To interrupt or contribute to a conversation.

Feel free to chime if you have something to add.