Meaning

2 senses
  1. A bell which, when rung, indicates it is dinnertime.

    a bell rung to announce that dinner has been served

  2. (figuratively, uncommon)A signal or announcement of a specific event or opportunity, acting as a clear invitation or notification for people to gather or respond.

Forms

plural: dinner bells
Singulardinner bell
Pluraldinner bells

regular

See also

neighbours in the dictionary
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