: the deep resonant sound especially of a bell
bong
verb
: a simple water pipe consisting of a bottle or vertical tube partially filled with a liquid (such as water or liqueur) and a smaller offset tube ending in a bowl
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Sarah Levy, The Atlantic, 17 June 2026
Also, don’t even try to make a bong that looks like the World Cup trophy.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 16 June 2026
The phone popcorn bucket, like the bong before it, will not be at your local premiere.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 4 June 2026
To argue for a murder allegation, authorities cited photos and text messages exchanged between the defendants that appeared to portray a lax attitude about drugs and drug paraphernalia — including the imagery of a bong hanging off a stroller and someone holding a hand torch near the child.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
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For some, posting about the lifestyle has led to influencer status and brand partnerships; many garden moms use the same Millennial-chic glass gravity bongs, sharing discount codes and #ad hashtags.
—Sarah Levy, The Atlantic, 17 June 2026
Also, don’t even try to make a bong that looks like the World Cup trophy.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 16 June 2026
The phone popcorn bucket, like the bong before it, will not be at your local premiere.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 4 June 2026
To argue for a murder allegation, authorities cited photos and text messages exchanged between the defendants that appeared to portray a lax attitude about drugs and drug paraphernalia — including the imagery of a bong hanging off a stroller and someone holding a hand torch near the child.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
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“Bong.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bong. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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