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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When one chase scene halts as the stop-motion pursuers squabble about their battle cry, the evident labor in the aside elbows us to run with the idea that movements sabotage themselves.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 21, 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
“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
About a year ago, “We won’t go back” became a battle cry, and look how that turned out.
From Salon ● Apr. 8, 2025
In unison, the armies of my enemies let out a fierce battle cry and charged toward me.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
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