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

Example Sentences

The Duke then joined in the team's war cry before speaking with families and friends of the athletes.

From BBC

A crazed war cry roared through the bazaar, and a merchant in the crowd was launched into the air.

From Literature

Few singing careers have been so established by the very first word they ever recorded, but that war cry of "Weh-yeh-yeh-ell-ay-oh-ah-ellll" is still Lulu's defining moment.

From BBC

In France, like elsewhere in Europe, national identity has become a war cry for far-right political groups.

From Seattle Times

Bailey, 60, a nonpartisan voter, calls the issue of women’s bodily autonomy her “war cry.”

From Los Angeles Times