applause

The definition of applause is showing approval or praise by clapping.

(noun)

An example of applause is when the entire audience claps their hands together after a children's play.

See applause in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

approval or praise, esp. as shown by clapping hands, cheering, etc.

Origin: L applausus, pp. of applaudere, applaud

See applause in American Heritage Dictionary 4

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Origin: Medieval Latin applausus

Origin: , from past participle of Latin applaudere, to applaud; see applaud

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