English · Arts & Literature
applause
/əˈplɔːz/
[/əˈplɔːz/]
clapping in approval
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The sound of people clapping their hands to show approval or appreciation.
Example
Loud applause filled the hall the moment the pianist lifted her hands from the keys.
Loud applause filled the hall the moment the pianist lifted her hands from the keys.
Etymology
From Latin 'applausus' (a clapping), from 'applaudere' (to clap at).
How & Where It’s Used
Used at concerts, plays, speeches, and ceremonies.