clamour
Clamour (noun) means British spelling of clamor — a loud outcry or noisy demand. Example: “There was a clamour of protest outside parliament.”
How to use clamour
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSame as clamor, spelled the British way.
UK/Commonwealth spelling; American English uses "clamor."
Word forms
clamoured past tense, clamours plural, clamours singular
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There was a _____ of protest outside parliament.
Etymology
From Latin clāmor ("a shout, cry"), from clāmāre ("to cry out").
Synonyms
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Rhymes for clamour
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What does “clamour” mean?
The word “clamour” means british spelling of clamor — a loud outcry or noisy demand. In plain terms, same as clamor, spelled the British way.
How do you pronounce “clamour”?
“Clamour” is pronounced KLAM-uh (/ˈklæm.ɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “clamour” in a sentence?
Here is “clamour” used in a sentence: “There was a clamour of protest outside parliament.”
What part of speech is “clamour”?
Depending on how it is used, “clamour” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “clamour” come from?
The word “clamour” comes from Latin. From Latin clāmor ("a shout, cry"), from clāmāre ("to cry out").
How many meanings does “clamour” have?
“Clamour” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: british spelling of clamor — a loud outcry or noisy demand.