clamour
/ˈklæmər/
verb
- To make a loud and confused noise.
- The protesters clamoured outside the building, demanding justice.
- The fans clamoured in the stadium as the winning goal was scored.
- Seagulls clamoured overhead, fighting over scraps of food.
- To demand something noisily or urgently.
- Shareholders clamoured for the CEO to resign after the scandal.
- The public clamoured to know the truth about the accident.
- The students clamoured for a longer recess.
noun
- A loud and confused noise, especially made by a group of people.
- We could hear the clamour of children playing in the schoolyard.
- The clamour of the crowd at the concert was deafening.
- The clamour of traffic outside made it hard to concentrate.
- A strong and noisy demand or protest by many people.
- There was a public clamour for the government to address climate change.
- Despite the clamour from fans, the team decided not to change its lineup.
- The clamour for better working conditions grew louder each day.