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

The critter gained numerous fans during its brief romp around Comerica, with the crowd booing after its capture and again when Miller called for a round of applause for the ground crew after the ordeal. — Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2026

Even stranger, after the interloper was apprehended, umpire Bill Miller used his field microphone to encourage Tigers fans to give the grounds crew a round of applause. — Levi Weaver, New York Times, 28 July 2026

The footage shows the four royals intently following the final moments of the match and then bursting into a jubilant round of applause at the final whistle, hugging one another to celebrate the achievement of the team. — Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 15 July 2026

Another round of applause please for Fred Armisen, Buddy Guy, Richard Kind and Ball State’s David Letterman. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 13 July 2026

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