round of applause

noun phrase

: a show of approval or appreciation at a play, speech, sporting event, etc., in which people strike their hands together over and over

The audience gave the performers a big round of applause.

Examples of round of applause in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Booker wrapped up his speech and finally yielded the floor to another enthusiastic round of applause at 8:05 p.m. ET. —Isabella Murray, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2025

The Emirates crowd gave a supportive round of applause in a bid to boost his confidence. —Jordan Campbell, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025

Her perspectives on various topics gave the audience many things to think about and elicited a big round of applause. —Billboard Japan, Billboard, 17 Apr. 2025

For Rose, that was being back aboard the Titanic, welcomed by Jack with an outstretched hand, the stairways and balcony lined with the passengers of that fateful voyage looking on with love, smiles and a hearty round of applause. —David Petitti, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025

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