"applause" meaning in English

See applause in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Audio: en-us-applause.ogg [US] Forms: applause [singular], applauses [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. An applause is to show praise or enjoyment of a music or play by hitting hands together many times with sounds (clapping).
    Sense id: simple-applause-en-noun-RoQgdE7L
     
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