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applause

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /əˈplɔz/ · UK /əˈplɔːz/

applause means: The sound or action of people hitting their hands together to show enjoyment or approval.

noun

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The sound or action of people hitting their hands together to show enjoyment or approval.

  • The audience broke into applause.
  • Her speech received loud applause.
  • The applause continued after the band left the stage.

How to use it: applause for someone/something (There was loud applause for the young singer.)

Similar words: clapping, ovation

Common phrases: loud applause, thunderous applause, applause for someone

Questions about applause

What does applause mean?

The sound or action of people hitting their hands together to show enjoyment or approval.

What is applause in other languages?

Türkçe: alkış · Español: aplausos · Français: applaudissements · Deutsch: Applaus · Italiano: applauso · 日本語: 拍手

How do you pronounce applause?

In American English /əˈplɔz/; in British English /əˈplɔːz/.

How do you use applause in a sentence?

The audience broke into applause. Her speech received loud applause.

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