applause (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈplɔːz/
Definition
The sound of people clapping their hands repeatedly to show approval or enjoyment.
Examples
The audience's applause filled the theater.
She bowed to the sound of thunderous applause.
We could hear the applause from the street.
How to Use applause
- applause for (prepositional phrase)
- Indicates the reason or recipient of the clapping. — "The musicians received loud applause for their encore."
- burst into applause (phrasal verb)
- To suddenly start clapping. — "The crowd burst into applause when the team scored."
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