Entry Word: cry

Function: noun

Meaning: 1 a loud vocal expression of strong emotion <a cry of despair> — see shout
2 a natural vocal sound made by an animal <the cry of a coyote> — see call 1
3 an attention-getting word or phrase used to publicize something (as a campaign or product) <“a chance to change America” was the cry on which the candidate was hoping to win the White House> — see slogan
4 an earnest request <the king was deaf to their cries> — see plea 1