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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Sealed with a kiss and delivered with a snarl, the band closed its rip-roaring set with the anthemic battle cry of “Rebel Girl,” and were flanked onstage by a few lucky young fans.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026
"You have no idea the fire that you have ignited within this wife, the cries of this widow will echo around the world like a battle cry," she said.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2025
About a year ago, “We won’t go back” became a battle cry, and look how that turned out.
From Salon ● Apr. 8, 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
A fierce battle cry rose from the sea of avatars around us and they all surged forward, converging on the Sixer army from every direction.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
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