clarion

[ klar-ee-uhn ]

adjective

1. clear and shrill:

   the clarion call of a battle trumpet.

noun

1. an ancient trumpet with a curved shape.
2. the sound of this instrument.
3. any similar sound.

clarion

/ ˈklærɪən /

noun

1. a four-foot reed stop of trumpet quality on an organ
2. an obsolete, high-pitched, small-bore trumpet
3. the sound of such an instrument or any similar sound

adjective

1. prenominal clear and ringing; inspiring

   a clarion call to action

verb

1. to proclaim loudly

Word History and Origins

Origin of clarion¹

1275–1325; Middle English < Medieval Latin clāriōn- (stem of clāriō ) trumpet, equivalent to clār- clear + -iōn- -ion

Word History and Origins

Origin of clarion¹

C14: from Medieval Latin clāriō trumpet, from Latin clārus clear

Example Sentences

Kamala Harris has made that the clarion call of her campaign.

From Salon

"Any and every gesture toward restoring Groen’s status within the party sends a clarion message that the era of accountability is passed."

From Salon

He hopes the fishing lessons double as a clarion call to help clean up and maintain the river he grew up around.

From Seattle Times

Company President Terry Woychowski, a former chief engineer on General Motors’ big pickup trucks, said the car is a “clarion call” for the U.S. auto industry, which is years behind China in designing low-cost EVs.

From Seattle Times

Company President Terry Woychowski, a former chief engineer on General Motors’ pickup trucks, said the car is a “clarion call” for the U.S. industry, which is years behind China in designing low-cost EVs.

From Seattle Times