Alarums And Excursions Definition

ə-lärəmz, -lăr-
noun
Loud, frantic, or excited activity; clamor.
American Heritage
The sounds of war or warlike activity. Used as a stage direction for moving of soldiers across stage, as in Shakespeare's plays.
American Heritage

All the sounds and activities of preparations for war.

Wiktionary

In general, any frantic activity.

Wiktionary

Origin of Alarums And Excursions

  • Early Modern English sudden attacks and sallies

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Find Similar Words

Find similar words to alarums and excursions using the buttons below.

Words Starting With

Words Ending With

Word Length

Words Near Alarums And Excursions in the Dictionary