Definitions for Applause
əˈplɔzap·plause

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. applause, hand clapping, clappingnoun

   a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. applausenoun

   The act of applauding; approbation and praise publicly expressed by the clapping of hands, stamping or tapping of the feet, acclamation, huzzas, or other means; marked commendation.

2. Etymology: From the applausus, from applaudo (whence the verb applaud).

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Applausenoun

   Approbation loudly expressed; praise.

   Etymology: applausus, Lat.

   This general applause, and chearful shout,
   Argues your wisdom and your love to Richard. William Shakespeare, R. III.

   Sylla wept,
   And chid her barking waves into attention;
   And fell Charybdis murmur’d soft applause. John Milton, Comus.

   Those that are so fond of applause, how little do they taste it when they have it? South.

   See their wide streaming wounds; they neither came
   For pride of empire, nor desire of fame;
   Kings fight for kingdoms, madmen for applause,
   But love for love alone, that crowns the lover’s cause. John Dryden, Fables.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Applause

   Applause (Latin applaudere, to strike upon, clap) is primarily a form of ovation or praise expressed by the act of clapping, or striking the palms of the hands together, in order to create noise. Audiences usually applaud after a performance, such as a musical concert, speech, or play, as a sign of enjoyment and approval.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Applausenoun

   the act of applauding; approbation and praise publicly expressed by clapping the hands, stamping or tapping with the feet, acclamation, huzzas, or other means; marked commendation

FreebaseRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Applause

   Applause is primarily the expression of approval by the act of clapping, or striking the palms of the hands together, in order to create noise. Audiences are usually expected to applaud after a performance, such as a musical concert, speech, or play. In most western countries, audience members clap their hands at random to produce a constant noise; however, it tends to synchronize naturally to a weak degree. As a form of mass nonverbal communication, it is a simple indicator of the average relative opinion of the entire group; the louder and longer the noise, the stronger the sign of approval.

Matched Categories

1. • Approval

How to pronounce Applause?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say Applause in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Applause in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Applause in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of Applause in a Sentence

1. Glenn Foley:

   The applause tells the story, but Goodell should have squashed it immediately and said, ‘We’re in the process of educating players.’ CTE is real. Adams is 20-something years old, stir crazy right now, in the New York spotlight. I don’t blame him for saying that. But to ignore CTE is to ignore the facts. That’s not the message the NFL wants.

2. Padme Amidala:

   So this is how liberty dies… with thunderous applause. - Padme Amidala - Tory MPs have voted down a bid to impose a windfall tax on oil and gas giants that could save families £600. Despite Brits facing a cost of living crisis, Conservatives rejected a Labour amendment to the Queen's Speech backing a one-off levy on North Sea firms to help struggling Brits. MPs rejected the move by 310 votes to 248, and not one Tory MP backed it.

3. George Lucas, Senator Amidala in Star Wars: Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (2005):

   So this is how liberty dies. With thunderous applause.

4. Joe Russo:

   Give yourself a round of applause, you made the Marvel Universe happen and we couldnt be more grateful.

5. Nancy Pelosi:

   The president of the United States is declaring a national emergency to honor an applause line in a rally, if the Congress rolls over on this, the president is likely to do it again.

Popularity rank by frequency of use