Definition of APPLAUSE

applause

Plural: applauses

Noun

  • Approval or praise expressed by clapping.
  • a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
  • The act of applauding; approbation and praise publicly expressed by the clapping of hands, stamping or tapping of the feet, acclamation, huzzas, or other means; marked commendation.

Verb

  • To applaud.

Examples

  • His bingo play of ’JINXING’ was met with a round of silent, grudging applause.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin applausus, from applaudō (“I strike against, I applaud”) (whence applaud).

Antonyms

boo, deride

Scrabble Score: 12

applause: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
applause: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
applause: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

applause: valid Words With Friends Word