Definitions

1. noun

a person who competes in a competition or contest, especially one who is not a member of the regular team.

“The amateur golfer was a ringer at the local tournament.”

2. noun

a device or machine, especially a bell, that is rung.

“The fire alarm sounded a loud ringer when the fire department arrived.”

3. noun

a person or device that can call or signal by ringing, especially a telephone.

“The ringing of the phone was a wake-up call for her.”

4. verb

to call or signal by ringing a bell, phone, or other device.

“The fire alarm ringer was triggered when someone pulled the fire safety cord.”

5. verb

to make or sound a ringing noise.

“The siren ringer pierced through the night air.”