English Explanatory Dictionary

clamour

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. British and Canada standard spelling of clamor.
verb
  1. British and Canada standard spelling of clamor.
  2. To salute loudly.
  3. To stun with noise.
  4. To repeat the strokes quickly on (bells) so as to produce a loud clang.

Pronunciation

/ˈklæm.ə/ /ˈklæm.ɚ/ en-us-clamor.ogg

Word forms

clamour clamours clamor clamouring clamoured

Etymology

From Latin clāmor (“a shout, cry”), from clāmō (“cry out, complain”).

Derived words

clamourer clamoursome outclamour
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