liberty bell
n · noun
Simple meaning
The Liberty Bell, previously called the State House Bell or Old State House Bell, is an iconic symbol of American independence located in Philadelphia.
Pronunciation
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liberteebehlSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈlɪbɚtiˈbɛl
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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n
The Liberty Bell, previously called the State House Bell or Old State House Bell, is an iconic symbol of American independence located in Philadelphia.
Liberty Bell refers to one of two replicas in Portland, Oregon, United States, of the original Liberty Bell in Philadelphia.
The Liberty Bell installed outside the Oregon State Capitol's west entrance, in Salem, Oregon, is a replica of the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The Liberty Bell in Denver is a replica of the original Liberty Bell, installed outside the Colorado State Capitol.
The first variation of the modern mechanical slot machine we see today, originally being referred to as a "fruit machine" or "one-armed bandit".
The cover has George Washington, Betsy Ross, and her helper.
noun
The bell of Independence Hall; rung 8 July 1776 to announce the signing of the Declaration of Independence
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This meaning: The Liberty Bell, previously called the State House Bell or Old State House Bell, is an iconic symbol of American independence located in Philadelphia.
Used this way, liberty bell is a specialist word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It turns up most in technical or specialist writing contexts.
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