applause

[ uh-plawz ]
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noun
  1. hand clapping as a demonstration of approval, appreciation, acclamation, or the like.

  2. any positive expression of appreciation or approval; acclamation.

Origin of applause

1
1590–1600; <Latin applausus struck upon, applauded (past participle of applaudere), equivalent to ap-ap-1 + plaud- clap + -tus past participle suffix

Other words for applause

Other words from applause

  • ap·plau·sive [uh-plaw-siv, -ziv], /əˈplɔ sɪv, -zɪv/, adjective
  • self-ap·plause, noun
  • un·ap·plau·sive, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for applause

applause

/ (əˈplɔːz) /


noun
  1. appreciation or praise, esp as shown by clapping the hands

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