banging

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Banging pots and yelling, the 78-year-old retired military pilot routinely led the charge when his neighbors attempted to drive the animals from farmlands.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

Banging pots and pans, they chanted: "Turn on the lights."

From BBC • Oct. 22, 2024

Banging sounds have reportedly been detected in the remote area of the Atlantic where a tourist submersible with five people aboard went missing.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 21, 2023

Banging trash cans usually makes a lot of noise.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 4, 2022

Banging his knee against the golden lard bucket he used for school lunch, he contrived a good bass drum, while his tongue fluttered sharply against his teeth to fill in snare drums and occasional trumpets.

From "The Red Pony" by John Steinbeck