Definitions for applause

applause ap·plause

Spelling: [uh-plawz]
IPA: /əˈplɔz/

Applause is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 212 anagrams from letters in applause (aaelppsu).

Definitions for applause

noun

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

Origin of applause

1590-1600; Latin applausus struck upon, applauded (past participle of applaudere), equivalent to ap- ap-1 + plaud- clap + -tus past participle suffix

Examples for applause

Their speech was met “very warmly, with applause,” according to bishops briefing the press afterwards.

Her applause was not languid applause, neither was it without discrimination.

He led the packed cathedral in applause for Ramos and Liu and asked Bratton to bring a message to the men and women of the NYPD.

On the tide of applause which congratulated the boat's only baronet, I rose.

This short speech was received with applause by the combatants.

And one person started clapping, and then the whole room erupted in applause.

“For someone to scream, that is like applause to us,” Harlacher said.

Victor Hugo finished his speech in the midst of applause and cheers.

Of course, this was greeted with a round of applause and whoops from her room of willingly incarcerated followers.

When I came on to the stage I was always greeted by applause from these young men.

Word Value for applause
Scrable

12

Words with friends

16

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