Read full poem →After the loud wars, triumphs, trumpets, tears
And clamour of man's passion, Death appears,
And we must rise and go.
Dictionary Entry
clamour
Part of SpeechnounPronunciation/ˈklæm.ə/Word FrequencyUncommon (3.9)Curriculum FrequencyLess common (1)Used In Literature ↓A great outcry or vociferation; loud and continued shouting or exclamation.
In a Sentence
“The crowd's clamour filled the stadium as fans cheered for their team.”
Published Usage Examples
“Richard rocking with the radium – urgent passion of the night: the huge, desirous swing, the call clamour, the low hiss of retreat.”
“In spite of an agreement that would have permitted nine minor professionals to play for Canada in 1970, this body changed its decision to satisfy the clamour from the Russians.”
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Origin
From Middle English clamour, from Old French clameur, from Latin clamare ‘to shout’.
Common Phrases
. clamouragainst clamourclamour popularclamour greatclamour public
Related Words
Poetry examples for “clamour”
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