applause

noun
UK: /əˈplɔːz/
US: /əˈplɔːz/

  1. The sound of people hitting their hands together to show that they liked something.

    1. The crowd gave a big applause after the song. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her speech ended with thunderous applause from the enthusiastic audience members. [ ] [ ]

  2. Approval or praise expressed by clapping.

    1. His efforts deserve applause for his hard work. [ ] [ ]
    2. The team's dedication earned the applause of their manager and colleagues alike. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

acclaim praise ovation
applause intransitive-verb

  1. To show enjoyment or approval of something by clapping your hands.

    1. The audience applauded loudly after the show. [ ] [ ]
    2. We applauded their performance to show our appreciation for their hard work. [ ] [ ]
applause transitive-verb

  1. To express approval or praise by clapping.

    1. The audience applauded the actors. [ ] [ ]
    2. Everyone applauded the soloist's incredible performance that evening. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "applause" in English means: The sound of people hitting their hands together to show that they liked something., Approval or praise expressed by clapping..

The phonetic transcription of "applause" is /əˈplɔːz/ in British English and /əˈplɔːz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "applause": acclaim, praise, ovation.

Example usage of "applause": "The crowd gave a big applause after the song.". More examples on the page.