applause

Everyday

1. Applause is the sound of people clapping their hands to show they enjoyed something or agree. tree →
2. Applause is also praise or approval. tree →

In the lessons

At concerts, assemblies and sports events; in stories it tells the reader that something went well. Phrases: «a round of applause», «loud applause», «to applause», «thunderous applause».

Examples

• Let's give our singers a big round of applause! tree →
• The applause went on for a long time. tree →
• She walked onto the stage to loud applause. tree →
• The magician bowed after the applause. tree →
• There was polite applause when the head teacher finished. tree →
• His brave act earned the applause of the whole town. tree →
• This speech was greeted by much laughter and applause. tree →

Note

Uncountable: «an applause» and «applauses» are wrong; say «a round of applause». Verb: «applaud». Spelling: two p's, ends in -ause.