First Known Use: 15th century
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applause
noun ap·plause \ə-ˈplȯz\
: a show of approval or appreciation at a play, speech, sporting event, etc., in which people strike their hands together over and over
Full Definition of APPLAUSE
1
: marked commendation : acclaim <the kind of applause every really creative writer wants — Robert Tallant>
2
: approval publicly expressed (as by clapping the hands)
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Origin of APPLAUSE
Medieval Latin applausus, from Latin, beating of wings, from applaudere
Related to APPLAUSE
- Synonyms
- acclamation, cheer, cheering, ovation, plaudit(s), rave(s), réclame
Rhymes with APPLAUSE
APPLAUSE Defined for Kids
applause
noun ap·plause \ə-ˈplȯz\
Definition of APPLAUSE for Kids
: approval shown especially by clapping the hands
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