call bell

Desk service signal

A call bell is a small bell used to summon assistance or attention.

In hotels, a call bell sits at the front desk for guests to ring when no clerk is present.

In hospitals and care facilities, patients use call bells—now typically electronic buttons—to alert staff: She pressed the call bell for the nurse.

Related

reception · ding · ding dong · button · push button · front desk · front desk clerk · concierge · summon · chime · attendant · hospital · nurse · bedside · hospital bed · brass · counter · lobby

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Opposites
function/purpose

call belldoorbell

Entry alert device

closing bell · intercom

direction of communication

call belldoorbell

Entry alert device

knock · door knocker

requesting service vs. providing service

call bellservice cart

Wheeled vehicle for serving

nurse station · concierge desk · butler's pantry

Family

call, bell, calls, called, calling, caller, callers, bells, belled

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G