round of applause
noun phrase
: a show of approval or appreciation at a play, speech, sporting event, etc., in which people strike their hands together over and over
The audience gave the performers a big round of applause.
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The pair received a hearty round of applause from the crowd.
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
Tag then slamming that drink down to go through it one more time and getting a round of applause at the end?
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2024
So give yourself a round of applause when being extra and messy.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 21 Oct. 2024
As the credits rolled on the emotional mother-son story, the audience gave a round of applause, particularly for Heffernan, while several were seen wiping tears from their eyes.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 9 Oct. 2024
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
Tag then slamming that drink down to go through it one more time and getting a round of applause at the end?
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2024
So give yourself a round of applause when being extra and messy.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 21 Oct. 2024
As the credits rolled on the emotional mother-son story, the audience gave a round of applause, particularly for Heffernan, while several were seen wiping tears from their eyes.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 9 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for round of applause
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“Round of applause.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/round%20of%20applause. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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