Definition of TOCSIN

tocsin

Plural: tocsins

Noun

  • An alarm sounded by a bell, typically for a dangerous event.
  • the sound of an alarm (usually a bell)
  • a bell used to sound an alarm
  • An alarm or other signal sounded by a bell or bells, originally especially with reference to France.
  • A bell used to sound an alarm.

Examples

  • The opponent’s bingo sounded a mental tocsin, signaling a need for a comeback.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French, from Old French toquesain (modern tocsin), from Old Occitan tocasenh, from tocar (“strike, touch”) + senh (“bell”).

Synonyms

alarm bell, warning bell

Scrabble Score: 8

tocsin: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
tocsin: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
tocsin: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 10

tocsin: valid Words With Friends Word