clangor

[ klang-er, klang-ger ]

noun

1. a loud, resonant sound; clang.
2. clamorous noise.

verb (used without object)

1. to make a clangor; clang.

Usage Note

See -our.

Other Words From

• clangor·ous adjective
• clangor·ous·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of clangor¹

1585–95; < Latin: loud sound, noise, equivalent to clang ( ere ) to clang + -or -or ¹

Example Sentences

After all, the prevailing idea of economic progress — as measured by gross domestic product — depends on expanding the clangor of industrial production, Big Data and the attention economy.

From Washington Post

I remember jumping at the callous industrial clangor of characters being executed onstage during the Druid company’s “Richard III” at Lincoln Center.

From New York Times

Even if noise cancellation is turned off, you won’t have to crank the volume on these to overcome the clangor of a subway car or the general loudness of a busy street.

From The Verge

It barely mattered, night or day, weekend or not, when the clangor of old metal cabinets being heaved into dumpsters would invade Michael Riley’s Manhattan apartment, disrupting all manner of peace.

From New York Times

From upstairs came a steady clangor, to which Ana was unwaveringly attuned, but paying particular attention whenever the noise briefly subsided.

From Seattle Times