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Definition applause in British English

applause noun

[uncountable] noun
/əˈplɔːz/
1

the sound made by people applauding a performance, speech etc

Example

Her speech drew enthusiastic applause.

Example

Gere walked onto the stage amid thunderous applause.

Example

Let's have a round of applause for all the organizers.

Definition applause in British English