Pronunciation: /ˈklæmər fɔr/
noun a loud and confused noise, especially that of people shouting
A1 The children's clamor for candy could be heard throughout the store.
A2 The protesters' clamor for justice grew louder as they marched through the streets.
B1 There was a clamor for tickets to the concert as soon as they went on sale.
B2 The fans' clamor for a new album from their favorite band was finally satisfied.
C1 The politician's clamor for change resonated with voters during the election.
C2 The activists' clamor for environmental reform was heard at the highest levels of government.
preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause
A1 Children clamor for ice cream on hot summer days.
A2 Fans clamor for autographs outside the stadium after the game.
B1 Customers clamor for the latest smartphone model as soon as it is released.
B2 Investors clamor for shares of the successful tech company during the IPO.
C1 The public clamors for justice to be served in high-profile criminal cases.
C2 Citizens clamor for government officials to address pressing social issues affecting the community.
formal The citizens' clamor for better public transportation has reached the ears of the city council.
informal There's a lot of clamor for tickets to the concert next week.
slang People are really clamoring for the new iPhone release.
figurative The students' clamor for change in school policies could no longer be ignored.
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