battle cry
Americannoun
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a cry or shout of troops in battle.
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the phrase or slogan used in any contest or campaign.
noun
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a shout uttered by soldiers going into battle
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a slogan used to rally the supporters of a campaign, movement, etc
Etymology
Origin of battle cry
First recorded in 1805–15
Example Sentences
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It has become something of a battle cry for his squad during the tournament and even appears on a motivational poster in his office.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
Casting a human loss in the language of insult revealed how little moral gravity has to register before it is turned into another battle cry.
From Salon ● Dec. 21, 2025
What was meant to be an insult took less than a minute to become a battle cry.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2024
In today’s real-world context, Mr. Kerry’s battle cry is silly and self-destructive.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 26, 2023
Spurred on by her battle cry, the yapping Incorrigibles tore off after the squirrel, in hot and, it must be said, happy pursuit.
From "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling" by Maryrose Wood
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