HANDBELL - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
a bell that is held in the hand
Categories: Chime, Bell, Gong
Synonyms
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "handbell" comes from Old English handbelle, which comes from Middle English handbelle.
🔗 Related Words
hand – A related word in the same word family.
bell – A related word in the same word family.
🧩 Fun Fact
Most of English's most common words—'the', 'be', 'have'—come from Old English roots.