Definitions

1. noun

a bell in a Chinese temple, typically struck to announce the hour.

“The monk rang the dong to signal the start of the ceremony.”

2. verb

to resound, echo, or reverberate, often with a sonorous or resonant quality.

“The words of the poet continued to dong in her mind long after the concert had ended.”

3. verb

to produce a loud, resonant sound, often with a metallic quality.

“The hammer donged against the anvil, creating a loud clanging noise.”