battle cry

noun

1. a cry or shout of troops in battle.
2. the phrase or slogan used in any contest or campaign.

battle cry

noun

1. a shout uttered by soldiers going into battle
2. a slogan used to rally the supporters of a campaign, movement, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of battle cry¹

First recorded in 1805–15

Example Sentences

Right-wing troll battle cries meant to trigger perceived adversaries are, in effect, punchlines.

From Salon

What was meant to be an insult took less than a minute to become a battle cry.

From Los Angeles Times

Yes, we remember battle cries and promises of vengeance, but most often audiences cling to lines that resonate because they acknowledge the seriousness of the situation with the most human of reactions: cracking a joke.

From Los Angeles Times

Their battle cry was “Death to the tyrant!”

From Literature

The battle cry of the Confederacy resounded a long way from its home, but throughout the Civil War, you could hear it in secessionist hangouts like the old Bella Union Hotel.

From Los Angeles Times