1. approval or praise expressed by clapping the hands
2. 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.