ringing

noun
  1. The action or sound of a bell or similar object producing a resonant or vibrating sound. noun
    The ringing of the church bells could be heard throughout the village.
    She was startled by the sudden ringing of the telephone.
  2. Producing a clear, resonant sound. adjective
    His ringing voice filled the auditorium.
    The ringing tones of the piano echoed in the concert hall.
  3. The act of making a phone call. verb
    I was just ringing to check if you were okay.
    She spent the morning ringing various companies for quotes.
  4. A persistent or continuous sound in the ears, often described as a buzzing or whistling. noun
    After the concert, I experienced a ringing in my ears.
    The ringing in his ears was a symptom of tinnitus.