Meaning & Definition of word "Clamor"

Clamor

/ˈklæmər/

1. A loud and confused noise, especially that of people shouting.
- Example: The clamor of the crowd rose to a deafening level as the concert began.
2. A strong expression of desire or dissatisfaction.
- Example: There was a clamor for justice after the controversial decision was made.

1. To make a loud noise or to shout loudly.
- Example: The children clamored for their ice cream as they waited in line.
2. To demand something noisily.
- Example: 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.

Meaning: To make a lot of noise or fuss about something.

● Example Sentence: The kids were clamoring about the new game release.

Meaning: To demand something persistently.

● Example Sentence: She was clamoring for her dessert after dinner.