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clamor

Pronunciation: [ˈklæmər]

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Learn how to use clamor in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “sound”

(noun) a loud noise made by a lot of people. It’s like when a crowd is shouting or talking really loudly, and it sounds messy and busy.

Example

The clamor of the excited crowd filled the air during the festival.

Example

There was no clamor at the quiet library; it was very peaceful.

Example

What kind of clamor do you hear at a soccer game?

Context: “request”

(verb) to make a lot of noise because you want something or want to be heard. It’s when people shout or complain loudly about wanting something.

Example

The children clamored for more ice cream after dinner.

Example

They did not clamor for attention during the quiet presentation.

Example

Why did the fans clamor for their favorite band to come back on stage?

Context: “opinion”

(verb) to demand something loudly or insistently. It’s like when people are not just asking but truly insisting on something in a loud way.

Example

The workers clamored for better safety measures at their job.

Example

The community did not clamour for change; they were satisfied with the current rules.

Example

What did the citizens clamour for during the meeting?

How to pronounce clamor

Pronunciation: [ˈklæmər]

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