clap
verb (used with object)
to strike the palms of (one's hands) against one another resoundingly, and usually repeatedly, especially to express approval.
claps
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present tense formof clap (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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A powerhouse version of Dangerous Woman claps like thunder; and Grande's vocal riffs on Safety Net are so tremendously colossal they should be registered as the eighth wonder of the world.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
They paired up for a fast-counting exercise where partners took turns counting to three as fast as they could, then substituted claps or foot-stamping for numbers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 4, 2026
On opening night, the crowd claps along to the numbers, cheering with delight at each new piece of whimsy that rolls or soars onto the floor-level stage.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 20, 2026
Cabello expounds for hours at a time, mixing political commentary with dark humor as a small audience claps and laughs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 7, 2026
When Elizabeth finishes, everyone claps loudly, including me.
From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
