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
“God wills it” was a battle cry of Christian crusaders during the Middle Ages.
From Salon ● Jun. 22, 2026
“Splitsville” lands at a moment when every comedy released to theaters feels like a battle cry, an attempt to defend audiences’ rights to have a good time at the movies.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2025
In today’s real-world context, Mr. Kerry’s battle cry is silly and self-destructive.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 26, 2023
Though “peanut butter” is a strange battle cry.
From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan
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