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    Peal

    /piːl/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    A ringing of a bell or bells.
    The peal of church bells echoed through the valley.
    A loud sound, especially from a bell.
    The peal of laughter filled the room.
    A succession of sound that is somewhat like the ringing of bells.
    We could hear the peal of thunder approaching in the distance.
    verb
    To ring a bell or bells.
    They will peal the bells at noon to signal the start of the celebration.
    To sound loudly or in a resonant fashion.
    The choir began to peal their voices in harmony.

    Etymology

    Middle English pele, from Old English *pēal, meaning 'ringing or sound.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    peal of laughter
    A loud burst of laughter.
    peals of bells
    The ringing of bells, often in celebration or mourning.

    Related Words

    bell
    A hollow instrument that makes a ringing sound when struck.
    ring
    To make a sound like a bell.

    Slang Meanings

    A sound that is particularly loud or joyous.
    That party had such a peal of fun!
    Used informally to describe something overwhelming.
    The peal of excitement in the stadium was electric.