Definition of applause
1 : marked commendation : acclaim the kind of applause every really creative writer wants — Robert Tallant
2 : approval publicly expressed (as by clapping the hands) a round of applause
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Examples of applause in a Sentence
The announcement was greeted with applause and cheers.
a design for a memorial for the victims of the attack that has received nothing but applause from officials, commentators, and the general public
Recent Examples of applause from the Web
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They were greeted with deafening applause at the D.C. competition.
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Rogers said, which was followed by applause from about 30 people in the audience.
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Kim Jong Un was feted at a concert replete with pop music and thunderous applause marking last week's successful launch of his country's first intercontinental ballistic missile.
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Others included Braves’ outfielder Ender Inciarte, a Venezuelan who also got hearty applause.
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A round of applause emoji for Clarkson and her body positivity.
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By October, voices on the radio that was always on in my parents’ kitchen began to articulate this sentiment less guardedly — sometimes to applause, sometimes to boos.
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In this video, one person came close and recived a healthy round of applause.
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While speaking with host Lara Logan, Lorde was asked about what feminism means to her – and her answer was definitely applause-worthy.
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Origin and Etymology of applause
Medieval Latin applausus, from Latin, beating of wings, from applaudere
APPLAUSE Defined for English Language Learners
applause
playDefinition of applause for English Language Learners
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: a show of approval or appreciation at a play, speech, sporting event, etc., in which people strike their hands together over and over
APPLAUSE Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of applause for Students
: approval shown especially by clapping the hands
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