applause
hand clapping as a demonstration of approval, appreciation, acclamation, or the like.
any positive expression of appreciation or approval; acclamation.
Origin of applause
1Other words for applause
Other words from applause
- ap·plau·sive [uh-plaw-siv, -ziv], /əˈplɔ sɪv, -zɪv/, adjective
- self-ap·plause, noun
- un·ap·plau·sive, adjective
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How to use applause in a sentence
With World War I raging, a band struck up the song during the seventh-inning stretch, resulting in thunderous applause.
The Dallas Mavericks will resume playing the national anthem before games | Timothy Bella | February 10, 2021 | Washington PostWhen Stewart walks into an upscale Pittsburgh steakhouse with a female date, the other diners erupt in applause — a standing ovation because he’s out on the town with a woman.
Thank you, Kordell Stewart, for thoughtful response to ‘the rumor’ | Kevin Naff | February 5, 2021 | Washington BladeShe also, according to Republicans in the room, apologized for putting her colleagues in a difficult spot — prompting a round of applause.
House to vote on removing GOP’s Marjorie Taylor Greene from her committees | Felicia Sonmez, John Wagner, Colby Itkowitz | February 4, 2021 | Washington PostIt connects directly to a smartphone and allows wannabe broadcasters to add effects like applause and musical cues to their productions.
Gifts that make video calls look and feel more glamorous | Stan Horaczek | December 9, 2020 | Popular-ScienceDíaz-Canel, therefore, did not have to win the applause of the masses with government proposals.
My vote on behalf of those who are excluded | Yariel Valdés González | October 27, 2020 | Washington Blade
He led the packed cathedral in applause for Ramos and Liu and asked Bratton to bring a message to the men and women of the NYPD.
'Please Don't Die!': The Frantic Battle to Save Murdered Cops | Michael Daly | December 22, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTA call from the stage for President Peña Nieto to resign drew the loudest applause.
Mexican Protesters Look to Start a New Revolution | Jason McGahan | November 21, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAnd one person started clapping, and then the whole room erupted in applause.
‘Pride’: The Feel-Good Movie of the Year, and the Film Rupert Murdoch Doesn’t Want You to See | Marlow Stern | October 13, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTTheir speech was met “very warmly, with applause,” according to bishops briefing the press afterwards.
The Vatican's Same-Sex Synod: The Bishops Hear About Reality. Do They Listen? | Barbie Latza Nadeau | October 12, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST“For someone to scream, that is like applause to us,” Harlacher said.
New York’s Scariest Night Out: The Ghosts, Rats, and Lunatics of ‘Nightmare New York’ | Justin Jones | October 4, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTGeneral Lachambre, as the hero of Cavite, followed to receive the applause which was everywhere showered upon him in Spain.
The Philippine Islands | John ForemanFrantic applause, several times repeated, which drowned the voice of the orator.
The Philippine Islands | John ForemanWhen he came out on the stage the applause was tremendous, and enough in itself to excite and electrify one.
Music-Study in Germany | Amy FayA boy on the stage danced very finely and obtained much applause.
The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun; | VariousA hideous yell of applause rose from the multitude, and again he plunged his saber into the carriage.
Madame Roland, Makers of History | John S. C. Abbott
British Dictionary definitions for applause
/ (əˈplɔːz) /
appreciation or praise, esp as shown by clapping the hands
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