noun
- approval or praise expressed by clapping the hands
- enthusiastic approval or praise
Usage: figurative
Examples
- The audience burst into applause after the performance.
- She received thunderous applause for her speech.
- The pianist took a bow amid the applause.
- His innovative ideas won applause from his colleagues.
- The crowd’s applause lasted for several minutes.
- The teacher’s methods earned applause from parents.
- Wild applause erupted when the winner was announced.