ovation

noun

ova·​tion ō-ˈvā-shən 

1

: a ceremony attending the entering of Rome by a general who had won a victory of less importance than that for which a triumph was granted

2

: an expression or demonstration of popular acclaim especially by enthusiastic applause

received a standing ovation

Synonyms

• acclamation
• applause
• cheer
• cheering
• plaudit(s)
• rave(s)
• réclame

Examples of ovation in a Sentence

He was welcomed by a warm ovation when he came out onto the stage.

received a standing ovation for the masterly performance

Recent Examples on the Web

The performance received multiple mid-show standing ovations including one that lasted six minutes. —Catherine Santino, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024

The evening concluded with an encore and rapturous standing ovation for the musicians. —Sara Smith, Variety, 23 Oct. 2024

The Randy Rhoads parts were nailed to perfection by Wolfgang, earning a massive ovation from the crowd as Ozzy looked on with approval from his bat throne. —Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2024

Tiana’s floor effort drew arguably the biggest ovation of the night. —Caroline Price, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Latin ovation-, ovatio, from ovare to exult; akin to Greek euoi, interjection used in bacchic revels

First Known Use

1533, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing ovation

• standing ovation

Kids Definition

ovation

noun

ova·​tion ō-ˈvā-shən 

: a public expression of praise : enthusiastic applause