clamor
noun
clam·or
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Definition of clamor
(Entry 1 of 3)
1a
: noisy shouting
a clamor of children at play
b
: a loud continuous noise
the clamor of the waterfall
2
: insistent public expression (as of support or protest)
the current clamor about what is wrong with our schools
clamor
verb (1)
clamored;
clamoring\ ˈklam-riŋ
, ˈkla-mər-iŋ \
, ˈkla-mər-iŋ \
Definition of clamor (Entry 2 of 3)
1
: to make a din (see din entry 1 sense 1)
The children clamored around them, singing songs and laughing.
2
: to become loudly insistent
clamored for his impeachment clamoring for full independence
1
: to utter or proclaim insistently and noisily
cart peddlers clamored their wares— Walter Farley
2
: to influence by means of clamor
clamor
verb (2)
clamored;
clamoring;
clamors
Definition of clamor (Entry 3 of 3)
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Synonyms for clamor
Synonyms: Noun
howl, hubbub, hue and cry, hullabaloo, noise, outcry, roar, tumult, uproar, vociferation
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Examples of clamor in a Sentence
Noun
A clamor outside woke them in the night. city streets filled with clamor a public clamor for an arrest in the case There is growing clamor for reform.
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In Texas, for example, there was a clamor for reforms following the jailhouse death of Sandra Bland, who had been arrested for allegedly assaulting an officer during a July 2015 traffic stop for not using a turn signal. — Collette Richards, CNN, "States are trying to change a system that keeps poor people in jail. The bail industry is blocking them.," 30 Aug. 2019 In Texas, for example, there was a clamor for reforms following the jailhouse death of Sandra Bland, who had been arrested for allegedly assaulting an officer during a July 2015 traffic stop for not using a turn signal. — Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, "States are trying to change a system that keeps poor people in jail. The bail industry is blocking them.," 30 Aug. 2019 All that clamor over the DMA's Dior: From Paris to the World exhibit appears to have paid off. — Dan Singer, Dallas News, "The Dallas Museum of Art's hit 'Dior' exhibit is getting a 2-month-long encore," 15 Aug. 2019 Despite its many virtues, the most common refrain by skeptics was that national conservatism ignores President Trump’s many character flaws and clamors for revolution without any plan for what comes next. — John Burtka Iv, Twin Cities, "John Burtka: Under Trump, a very different agenda for conservatives emerges," 25 July 2019 In recent weeks, a clamor over Epstein’s deal led to the July 12 resignation of U.S. Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta, the former U.S. attorney who directed Epstein’s immunity from federal crimes a dozen years ago. — Marc Freeman, sun-sentinel.com, "Jeffrey Epstein’s victims ask Florida court to allow new federal charges," 23 July 2019 But though the digital statistics and broadcasting figures outside the UK are impressive, the clamor for the final to be shown free-to-air hints at a frustration. — James Masters, CNN, "England vs. New Zealand: World Cup final on national TV offers chance to inspire a generation," 13 July 2019 The clamor for factories in Vietnam could subside if Washington and Beijing strike a long-term trade deal. — David Pierson, latimes.com, "Vietnam strains to reap the rewards of the U.S.-China trade war," 12 July 2019 As private-sector job growth falters, the clamor for quotas builds. — Sadanand Dhume, WSJ, "India’s Ethnic Quotas Are a Cautionary Tale," 24 Jan. 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
Faraday Future, Lucid Motors, SF Motors, Byton, Rivian; all of these fellow startups are still not in production, and many of them are still clamoring for funding. — Sean O'kane, The Verge, "China’s NIO files for IPO in the US in push to compete with Tesla," 19 Aug. 2018 However, experiential learning and on-the-job training is also a high priority at the other UMass schools, in part because employers in a variety of fields are clamoring for more workers. — Jon Chesto, BostonGlobe.com, "Somerville company offers free tuition at UMass Boston," 20 May 2018 But as the companies go public and grow bigger, many of the workers are clamoring for better rights and pay. — Faiz Siddiqui, Washington Post, "Uber and Lyft are floating a $21 minimum wage. Critics say it’s closer to $15.," 31 Aug. 2019 While other candidates are clamoring for attention from large news organizations, Biden's camp has been ducking requests, The Daily Beast's Sam Stein and Maxwell Tani note in their latest story. — Oliver Darcy, CNN, "Democratic debates set to bring historic diversity to the stages," 24 June 2019 People will be clamoring for an invite to your next party — or popping you to the top of their invite list for a potluck. — Kari Sonde, Washington Post, "8 spicy snack recipes to heat up your next party," 15 Aug. 2019 Today more than 200 craft brewers across Virginia are clamoring for ingredients and flavors that can set them apart in a crowded beer market. — Tonia Moxley, chicagotribune.com, "Virginia grower beats the heat of the hops harvest," 8 Aug. 2019 The base of the Democratic party may be clamoring to see Trump frog-marched to Guantanamo Bay, but a majority of voters aren’t, including many who dislike Trump. — Jonah Goldberg, National Review, "The Congressional Impeachment Show Needs to Be Canceled," 31 July 2019 That is why, rather than resist the notion of Mueller testifying, Trump and his Republican allies should be clamoring for it. — Gary Abernathy, Twin Cities, "Gary Abernathy: GOP should welcome Mueller’s testimony," 23 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'clamor.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for clamor
clamor
noun
English Language Learners Definition of clamor
: a loud continuous noise (such as the noise made when many people are talking or shouting)
: a loud or strong demand for something by many people
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