applause








noun

  1. hand clapping as a demonstration of approval, appreciation, acclamation, or the like.
  2. any positive expression of appreciation or approval; acclamation.

noun

  1. appreciation or praise, esp as shown by clapping the hands
n.

early 15c., from Latin applausus, past participle of applaudere “approve by clapping hands” (see applaud).

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