applause
[əˈplɔːz]
[əˈplɔz]
Applause is a loud expression of approval or appreciation.
When we give someone applause, we clap our hands together to show how much we enjoy what they're doing. It's common in movies and theater performances when people act really well, but it can also happen at sports events, concerts, or even award ceremonies. Imagine you just watched your friend perform a great speech in front of an audience – the crowd might stand up and give them a round of applause to show their appreciation.
How common is "applause"?
Word applause is considered uncommon in modern English.
It appears most frequently in spoken dialogues and less often in other writings.
It appears most frequently in spoken dialogues and less often in other writings.
Definitions
noun
The act of applauding; approbation and praise publicly expressed by the clapping of hands, stamping or tapping of the feet, acclamation, huzzas, or other means; marked commendation.
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Real examples of "applause" in context
