ovation

noun

ova·tion | \ ō-ˈvā-shən

Definition of ovation

1 : a ceremony attending the entering of Rome by a general who had won a victory of less importance than that for which a triumph was granted

2 : an expression or demonstration of popular acclaim especially by enthusiastic applause received a standing ovation

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He was welcomed by a warm ovation when he came out onto the stage. received a standing ovation for the masterly performance

Recent Examples on the Web The largest ovation of the morning may have been for comedian Valencia Johnson, known as Mrs. V, who ad-libbed for a few minutes while the organizers hoped Render might arrive in time to speak to the crowd. — Dennis Pillion | Dpillion@al.com, al, 17 Jan. 2022 In 2020, McGee drew a standing ovation from members of Congress when introduced by President Donald Trump during his State of the Union address. — Douglass K. Daniel, baltimoresun.com, 17 Jan. 2022 Stephenson subbed in for a Justin Holiday at the 6:23 mark of the first quarter and received a standing ovation from the crowd. — James Boyd, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Jan. 2022 Dexter Hansen, a sixth-grader from Lakewood Elementary, and Eleanor Kinsmire, a second-grader from Orchard Elementary, school drew a standing ovation from the crowd. — Connor Sanders, The Salt Lake Tribune, 5 Jan. 2022 The Magic played a video tribute honoring Vučević and the center received a standing ovation from the crowd at Amway Center during his pregame introduction. — Julia Poe, chicagotribune.com, 27 Nov. 2021 The actress received a standing ovation from the crowd of 3000 that lasted a full two minutes. — Essence, 10 Nov. 2021 The biggest ovation was, of course, for Grohl, who was earning induction into the Rock Hall for the second time. — Troy L. Smith, cleveland, 31 Oct. 2021 The standing ovation for Smart, which Bryant participated in, was the biggest of the night. — Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 20 Sep. 2021

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“Ovation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ovation. Accessed 26 Jan. 2022.

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ovation

noun

English Language Learners Definition of ovation

: an occurrence in which a group of people at a play, speech, sporting event, etc., show enthusiastic approval or appreciation by clapping their hands together over and over

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ovation

noun

ova·tion | \ ō-ˈvā-shən