chime midnight

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when a clock makes a soft ringing sound to indicate midnight

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Examples (10)

  • The old grandfather clock began to chime midnight.
  • We waited eagerly for the bells to chime midnight on New Year's Eve.
  • As the clock started to chime midnight, a hush fell over the crowd.
  • The ancient tower clock had just chimed midnight when the ghost appeared.
  • She awoke suddenly as the distant church bells chimed midnight.
  • The faint sound of the clock chiming midnight reached her ears.
  • Will the clock chime midnight before we finish this task?
  • Every night, the town hall clock would chime midnight with a solemn tone.
  • By the time the antique clock finally chimed midnight, everyone was asleep.
  • He paused his work, listening as the kitchen clock chimed midnight.