noun
Other Word Forms
- applausive adjective
- self-applause noun
- unapplausive adjective
Etymology
Origin of applause
1590–1600; < Latin applausus struck upon, applauded (past participle of applaudere ), equivalent to ap- ap- 1 + plaud- clap + -tus past participle suffix
Example Sentences
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News of millennial feminism’s demise has been met with much applause.
From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026
The chancellor's remarks did prompt some applause in the Bundestag, among his own MPs in the conservative CDU party as well as from lawmakers in the far-right AfD.
From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026
In a move advocates hailed as a step towards healing and possible reparations, the resolution was adopted to applause by a vote of 123 in favor, three against and 52 abstentions.
From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026
The crowd erupted in the loudest applause of the evening.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026
This was followed by a number of shouts and some applause, and she smiled briefly in response, then returned her focus to the phone.
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
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