windchime

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/ˈwɪnd.t͡ʃaɪm/

A form of wind chimes — A chime constructed from tubes, rods, bells, etc. made of wood, glass, metal or ceramic, suspended outside a building in such a way that they tinkle pleasantly when moved by the wind.

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Meanings

nounwindchime (plural windchimes)

plural windchimes

  1. alternativeAlternative form of wind chimes.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
windbell

Origin

From wind + chime.

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Cite this entry
APA

windchime. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/windchime

MLA

“windchime.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/windchime. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “windchime,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/windchime.

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