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

Ron pulls off the speech and gets an enthusiastic round of applause. — Barry Levitt, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026

Crowley's mention of the Evers endorsement drew a round of applause at both of his campaign stops in New Glarus and Madison this week, but similar votes of confidence haven't always been decisive in other primaries. — ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026

Crowley’s mention of the Evers endorsement drew a round of applause at both of his campaign stops in New Glarus and Madison this week, but similar votes of confidence haven’t always been decisive in other primaries. — Scott Bauer, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026

The Chelsea fans gave Estevao a loud round of applause and cheers when he was replaced by Dastan Satpayev in the 70th minute. — Elias Burke, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026

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