Meaning of the word bong in English

What does bong mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

bong

US /bɑːŋ/
UK /bɒŋ/

Noun

1.

a large bell, especially one in a clock or used in a set of chimes

Example:
The clock tower struck with a deep bong.
The sound of the temple bong echoed through the valley.
2.

a water pipe used for smoking cannabis or other substances

Example:
He lit the contents of the bong and inhaled deeply.
The police found a bong and other drug paraphernalia in his apartment.

Verb

to make a deep resonant sound, like a large bell

Example:
The old grandfather clock began to bong the hour.
The temple bells would bong softly in the evening breeze.