Clamor

/ˈklæmər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A loud and confused noise, especially that of people shouting.

The clamor of the crowd rose to a deafening level as the concert began.

A strong expression of desire or dissatisfaction.

There was a clamor for justice after the controversial decision was made.

verb

To make a loud noise or to shout loudly.

The children clamored for their ice cream as they waited in line.

To demand something noisily.

The workers clamored for better wages during the protest.

Middle English clamour, from Latin clamor, clāmōr-, from clāmāre 'to cry out, shout'.

clamor for attention

To demand attention in a noisy or insistent way.

public clamor

The collective noise or demand from the public for something.

out of the clamor

Emerging from a noisy environment or situation.

exclaim

To cry out suddenly in surprise or strong emotion.

holler

To shout or call out loudly.

To make a lot of noise or fuss about something.

The kids were clamoring about the new game release.

To demand something persistently.

She was clamoring for her dessert after dinner.