war cry

noun

1. a cry, word, phrase, etc., shouted in charging or in rallying to attack; battle cry.

2. a slogan, phrase, or motto used to unite a political party, rally support for a cause, etc.

war cry

noun

1. a rallying cry used by combatants in battle

2. a cry, slogan, etc, used to rally support for a cause

Word History and Origins

Origin of war cry¹

First recorded in 1740–50