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/ˈɹɪŋə(ɹ)/ · rin·ger
noun
  1. Someone who rings, especially a bell ringer. The church ringer was responsible for ringing the bells every Sunday morning.
  2. A crowbar. The ringer was used to pry open the stuck door.

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Did you know? The term 'ringer' is also used in sports, particularly in baseball, to refer to a player who is not a member of the regular team but is substituted in to play, often to gain an advantage.

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Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 16, 2026