An Entry Wednesday, April 15, 2026
The Thiccctionary
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A golden dome juxtaposed against a sky that knows better than to compete.

Plate V., A golden dome juxtaposed against a sky that knows better than to compete.

Photo by Sergej Kaldesić on Unsplash

Bell, Cathedral

/BEL ka-thee-dral/  n.
  1. 1. A resonant structure of considerable mass, often found suspended in lofty ecclesiastical towers, its substantial profile best appreciated when viewed from a respectful distance.
  2. 2. colloq. Architectural chime that refuses to blend meekly into the skyline, opting instead to assert its presence with a frequency only seismic sensors appreciate.
In a sentence,

"The cathedral unveiled its new thiccc bell, and the surrounding village found itself suddenly better informed about the time. The town crier applied for early retirement."

Etymology,

From Latin 'campana', meaning 'bell', originally referencing the bronze bells of Campania, Italy. The term has since broadened to include anything that tolls with the authority of a town ordinance.

Frequently asked

Is a cathedral bell thiccc?

Yes. Bell, Cathedral is a catalogued Thiccctionary entry, ruled on April 15, 2026 and filed in the Architecture & Infrastructure section. Every subject in the catalogue has cleared the editorial bar for girth.

What makes a cathedral bell thiccc?

Architectural chime that refuses to blend meekly into the skyline, opting instead to assert its presence with a frequency only seismic sensors appreciate.

Is "thiccc" spelled with three c's?

Yes. The Thiccctionary house spelling uses three c's, distinguishing the editorial register from the colloquial "thicc" (two c's) and standard "thick" (one c).

Sources

  1. Photograph by Sergej Kaldesić, via Unsplash. Catalogued under plate V.
  2. Direct ruling URL: thiccctionary.com/is/bell-thiccc/ — the shareable "Is a bell thiccc?" page.
  3. Cross-reference: Thiccctionary A-Z, B.
  4. Catalogued under: Architecture & Infrastructure. See related entries below.
  5. Editorial review: pending objection from the Senior Cataloguer's office.

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