clamor — a loud and confused noise, especially that of people shouting
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a loud and confused noise, especially that of people shouting
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈklæmər/
Korean meaning: 시끄러운 소음, 떠들썩한 소리 (특히 사람들이 외치는)
Korean pronunciation: **클래**머
Example Sentences
- The teacher couldn't hear herself think over the clamor of hungry students demanding pizza for lunch
- There was a growing clamor among cat owners for longer weekend nap times
- The board meeting dissolved into chaos when shareholders began to clamor about the CEO's new golden toilet
clamor
NOUN//ˈklæmər//
a loud and confused noise, especially that of people shouting
Sports fans create a clamor of angry shouting at the referee
He stammers like a hammer against the crowd's clamor!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'clamor' meaning 'a shout' or 'outcry,' which is related to the verb 'clamare' meaning 'to cry out' or 'to shout.' The word entered Middle English through Old French.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The teacher couldn't hear herself think over the clamor of hungry students demanding pizza for lunch”
“There was a growing clamor among cat owners for longer weekend nap times”
“The board meeting dissolved into chaos when shareholders began to clamor about the CEO's new golden toilet”
“Despite the public clamor, the politician refused to explain why he wore a superhero costume to work”
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