# battle cry

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. An exclamation troops yell out when going to war or battle.
2. A strong motto or purpose statement, especially in regards to winning a goal in sports, games or work.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/battle-cry