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.
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The Ukrainian contingent, though small, won a huge round of applause as their flag swept past the royal viewing platform.
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Danica Kirka, Twin Cities, 5 May 2025
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
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Danica Kirka, Twin Cities, 5 May 2025
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
See All Example Sentences for round of applause
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“Round of applause.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/round%20of%20applause. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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