Applause
/əˈplɔːz/
nounBeginner🔥Very CommonSound
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Definitions
1
The act of clapping one's hands to express approval or appreciation.
/əˈplɔːz/
nounpositiveBeginner
Sound
The sound of an audience clapping in approval.
The concert ended with a roar of applause.
💡 Simply: Clapping to show you like something.
More Examples
2
She blushed under the applause.
How It's Used
Theater
"The performance ended to thunderous applause."
Public Speaking
"She received warm applause after her speech."
From French *applaudissement*, from *applaudir* "to applaud", from Latin *applaudere*, from *ad-* "to" + *plaudere* "to clap, strike".
The word's usage has remained consistent over time, primarily referring to the act of clapping in appreciation.
Memory tip
Imagine a loud clap of applause.
Word Origin
LanguageLatin
Original meaning
"to clap"
Base: applaud
thunderous applausewarm applauserapturous applausespontaneous applause
Common misspellings
aplauseaplauzapplaus
Practice
Usage
20%Spoken
80%Written