Pronunciation: /ˈklæmər/
noun a loud and confused noise, especially that of people shouting vehemently
A1 The children's clamor could be heard from across the playground.
A2 The clamor of the fans filled the stadium as the team scored a goal.
B1 There was a clamor for tickets to the concert as soon as they went on sale.
B2 The clamor of the protesters outside could be heard even inside the building.
C1 The clamor of voices in the crowded market made it hard to hear oneself think.
C2 The clamor of the city streets was a constant background noise to her daily life.
verb to make a vehement protest or demand
A1 The children clamor for ice cream after dinner.
A2 The protesters clamored outside the government building for change.
B1 Customers began to clamor for a refund when the product didn't work as advertised.
B2 The fans clamored for the singer to perform an encore.
C1 The citizens clamored for justice in the corrupt government.
C2 The shareholders clamored for the CEO's resignation after the company's financial scandal.
formal The clamor from the protestors could be heard from blocks away.
informal There was a loud clamor coming from the party next door.
slang The clamor for tickets to the concert was insane.
figurative Amidst the clamor of everyday life, finding moments of peace is essential.
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