To express approval of (someone or something) especially by such clapping. These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'applause.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. To express approval, especially by clapping the hands. 2023 Bright-orange saffron flowers were sprinkled around the conductor’s compartment inside the train, and one worker broke a coconut amid cheers and applause from his colleagues. 2023 On a roll, Friedkin asked whether the audience still enjoys going to movies, and there was enthusiastic applause. Ivy Scott,, Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post Supportive lawmakers and citizens alike had tears in their eyes and roared their applause as Polis signed each bill. Lacey Latch, The Arizona Republic, Then, pocket-sized British flags in hand, every guest stood and joined in the singing of the national anthem, bursting into applause at the conclusion of the ceremony. the sound made by people applauding a performance, speech etc. Danielle Echeverria, San Francisco Chronicle, The sea of navy blue gowns erupted in applause when Gates received his honorary doctorate and officially joined their ranks as a Lumberjack, representing just a fraction of the network of more than 200,000 university alumni worldwide. Herb Scribner, Washington Post, As every graceful hop barely but decisively landed, the audience sighed with relief and burst into applause. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, After Waddingham fluently ripped her way through the rules, the crowd erupted in applause. There was loud applause as the young man was led up to receive his prize.Recent Examples on the Web According to The Huffington Post, the swipe at the former Fox News prime time host known for his xenophobic and homophobic rants inspired the crowd to erupt in applause.Val Graham's team secured the prize to thunderous applause after a playoff.
Behind the stern blue drapes of the Tory Conference you could feel the pocked walls mouldering to the loud applause.He will be the one playing to the packed houses, the one gaining the loudest applause on the hustings.As he rose, he waved his hand to the stunned crowd, which broke into loud applause.The cries of protest are lost in thunderous applause, and then a hush descends.There would be loud applause for the suggestion from Labour Back Benchers, but he has my sympathy.
The sustained applause that followed suggested they may get their wish.This was not a collection that sparked shouts, cheers or even an occasional burst of polite applause.The candidate's promise to improve public schools was greeted with a loud round of applause.His abusive father routine earned him a spontaneous burst of applause, his voice booming to the rafters.There was loud applause when the band members ran onto the stage.To say the least, applause came haltingly.There was great applause when the Makhmalbaf family took a bow.The crowd, ever growing, explodes into laughter and applause.However, Judge Frossard has won the support of fellow justices and applause from a crime-weary public.thunderous/rapturous applause: Gere walked onto the stage amid thunderous applause. a round of applause: Let ’s have a round of applause for all the organizers. loud/thunderous applause Examples from the Corpus applause noun uncountable US /plz/ DEFINITIONS 1 1 the sound made by people applauding a performance, speech, etc. rapturous/enthusiastic applause He left the stage to rapturous applause. ○○ noun PRAISE the sound of many people hitting their hands together and shouting, to show that they have enjoyed something She got a round of applause (=a short period of applause ) when she finished.They greeted him with thunderous applause. From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English applause ap‧plause / əˈplɔːz $ əˈplɒːz / Applause is the noise made by a group of people clapping their hands to show approval.
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