Clangour: meaning, definitions and examples

sound, noise

Clangour refers to a loud, resonant sound often produced by metallic objects colliding or striking each other. It can also describe a clattering noise that resonates in the environment. This term is frequently used in contexts where such sounds are oppressive or overwhelming. Its use can evoke images of busy places filled with the din of machinery or clanging metal, portraying a sense of chaos and activity.

bang, clang, clatter, clink

Examples of usage

• The clangour of the construction site echoed through the street.

• As the blacksmith hammered the metal, the clangour filled the air.

• He could hardly hear himself think over the clangour of pots and pans in the kitchen.

• The clangour of the train wheels on the tracks was deafening.