bing

¹

[ bing ]

noun

, British Dialect.

1. a heap or pile.

Bing

²

[ bing ]

noun

1. Sir Rudolf, 1902–97, English opera impresario born in Austria; in the U.S. 1949–97.
2. a first name.

bing

³

[ bing ]

verb (used without object)

, Obsolete.

1. to go.

Bing

⁴

[ bing ]

noun

1. a variety of dark red or blackish sweet cherry.

bing

¹

/ bɪŋ /

noun

1. dialect.
   a heap or pile, esp of spoil from a mine

Bing

²

/ bɪŋ /

noun

1. a popular search engine on the internet

verb

1. to search for (something on the internet) using Bing

Word History and Origins

Origin of bing¹

1275–1325; Middle English < Old Norse bingr bunk, bin

Origin of bing²

First recorded in 1560–70; origin uncertain

Origin of bing³

An Americanism dating back to 1920–25

Word History and Origins

Origin of bing¹

C16: from Old Norse bingr heap

Example Sentences

The beloved comedic actor starred as Chandler Bing in all 10 seasons of the hit sitcom “Friends.”

From Los Angeles Times

She also won the hearts of audiences in the 1950s films “Anything Goes” with Bing Crosby and “The Joker Is Wild” with Frank Sinatra.

From Los Angeles Times

Right now, as I’m doing this interview, I’m in the mood for the caramelized shallot da bing, cod with black garlic butter and red braised kabocha.

From Salon

Shangri-La is an offshoot of Shangri-La Entertainment, an organization started by the late philanthropist and film producer Stephen Bing.

From Los Angeles Times

The dog that appears in the movie is a Great Dane named Bing, who weighs 151 pounds and can look pensive on cue.

From Los Angeles Times