jingle bell

== English == === Etymology === From jingle (“sound of metal, etc., clattering against itself”, attributively) +‎ bell. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈd͡ʒɪŋɡl̩ bɛl/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˈd͡ʒɪŋɡ(ə)l ˌbɛl/ Hyphenation: jing‧le bell === Noun === jingle bell (plural jingle bells) A small, hollow, spherical metal bell with a narrow slit opening or small holes, containing a loose ball or rod as a clapper, which is attached to a horse's harness as a signal, or (music) used as a musical instrument. Synonyms: cascabel, sleigh bell ==== Translations ==== === References === === Further reading === jingle bell on Wikipedia.Wikipedia