Phrase guide

wind chime

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A set of decorative metallic or wooden tubular bells that sound when blown by the wind.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A singular tubular bell.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Qualifier: percussion

Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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3

noun

Meaning 3

a decorative arrangement of pieces of metal or glass or pottery that hang together loosely so the wind can cause them to tinkle

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: wind bell

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: decoration, ornament, ornamentation

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: tuulikello — decorative tubular bells
  • German: Windspiel — decorative tubular bells
  • Hebrew: פעמון רוח (pa'amon ruakh) — decorative tubular bells
  • Spanish: carillón de viento — decorative tubular bells
  • Spanish: campanilla ventosa — decorative tubular bells
  • Swedish: vindspel — decorative tubular bells