noun
- a ringing sound, especially from a bell
- a small dent or scratch, especially on a car
Usage: informal
verb
- to make a ringing sound
- to cause a small dent or scratch
Usage: informal
Examples
- The elevator made a soft ding when it reached the floor.
- There’s a small ding on the car door from the parking lot.
- The bell will ding when the timer goes off.
- I accidentally dinged the bumper while backing up.
- The microwave dinged to signal the food was ready.
- Someone dinged my car with their shopping cart.
- The church bells ding every hour on the hour.