standing ovation

noun

: an occurrence in which the people at a play, speech, sporting event, etc., stand up and applaud to show enthusiastic approval or appreciation

The crowd gave her a standing ovation.

Examples of standing ovation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

When the doors flung open, Sharpton entered to a standing ovation that continued until he was perched behind a lectern, on a stage decorated with a floor-to-ceiling video screen. — Aaron Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026

In a 2005 game against arch-rivals Real Madrid, played at the latter’s stadium, Ronaldinho scored two goals in a 3–0 win and received a standing ovation from Real Madrid fans, a tribute previously only accorded to a few visiting players, including Diego Maradona. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 June 2026

Created by Eleanor Wilson and Alex Huston Fischer, the film stars Olivia Colman, Alexander Skarsgård, Peter Dinklage and Elizabeth Debicki and received strong reviews and a standing ovation at its Sundance premiere. — Arushi Jacob, Variety, 18 June 2026

The comedian was met with a standing ovation and the set was filled with his signature raunchy material. — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026

Rhymes for standing ovation

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration