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cowbell.

A bell worn by cows; sometimes with an ornate strap.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈkaʊˌbɛl/
  1. A bell worn by cows; sometimes with an ornate strap.

    countable · uncountable
  2. A musical instrument, typically found without a clapper.

    countable · uncountable
    This song would sound better with the addition of a cowbell.
    It's good, but it really needs more cowbell.
  3. Misconstruction of bell cow.

    alt-of · countable · misconstruction · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From cow + bell.

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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.