noun
- loud and confused noises, especially of people shouting
- a loud demand or complaint made by many people
Usage: British spelling
Usage: British spelling
verb
- to shout loudly and insistently
- to demand something loudly or insistently
Usage: British spelling; third person singular present
Usage: British spelling; third person singular present
Examples
- The clamours from the crowd grew louder as the politician spoke.
- Public clamours for reform finally reached the government.
- She clamours for attention whenever her parents are busy.
- The opposition clamours for the minister’s resignation.
- The clamours of the marketplace could be heard from blocks away.
- He always clamours to be first in line.
- The protesters’ clamours echoed through the streets.