applause
gb/əplˈɔz/ us/əplˈɔz/
A2
English
~ 4800
Senses
0 senses
Noun
A2
event
1
sound of clapping for approval
The sound people make by clapping their hands to show they like something.
Usage pattern:
[someone] receives applause
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'applause' with 'applaud'; 'applause' is the noun (the sound), while 'applaud' is the verb (to clap).
Synonyms
ovation (Often refers to a prolonged or particularly enthusiastic form of applause.)
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clapping (A more literal term for the physical act that produces applause.)
Antonyms
booing (The act of making a negative vocal sound to show disapproval, opposite of applause.)
Collocations
loud applause
|round of applause
|burst of applause
|thunderous applause
|applause erupted
Themes
entertainment
|emotions
|events
|arts_entertainment
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- The audience broke into loud applause after the final song.
- She received thunderous applause for her moving speech.
- Applause erupted as the winner walked onto the stage.
- The actor bowed deeply to the applause of the crowd.
- There was a burst of applause when the lights came up.
Learner examples
- The people gave loud applause.
- He smiled when he heard the applause.
- There was applause after the song.
- The teacher got applause from the students.
- We gave applause to the singer.
Grammar
Dictionary form
applause
IPA
GB/əplˈɔz/
US/əplˈɔz/
Syllables & stress
ap - plause (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (plause)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: applause
- Plural: applause
Word family
Core family
applaud
verb B1
Expressions
a round of applause
1/ə ɹˈaʊnd əv əplˈɔz/
fixed phrase
a period of clapping for approval
People clap for a short time to show they like or approve of something.
Examples
- Let's give her a round of applause for her hard work.
- The crowd offered a round of applause after the performance.
burst of applause
1/bˈɚst əv əplˈɔz/
fixed phrase
sudden loud clapping for approval
People suddenly clap loudly to show they like something.
Examples
- There was a burst of applause when he entered the room.
- Her joke was met with a burst of applause from the audience.
thunderous applause
1/θˈʌndɚəs əplˈɔz/
fixed phrase
very loud clapping for approval
Clapping that is very loud and strong to show great approval.
Examples
- The singer left the stage to thunderous applause.
- Thunderous applause filled the hall after his speech.
thunderous applause
1/θˈʌndɚəs əplˈɔz/
fixed phrase
very loud enthusiastic clapping
very loud clapping
Examples
- She walked on stage to thunderous applause.
- The announcement was greeted with thunderous applause from the crowd.