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.

Examples of round of applause in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web 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 And after every round of introductions, diners respond with a hearty and well-fed round of applause. —

Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Oct. 2024 Denver’s second-year cornerback deserves a round of applause. —

Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 23 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for round of applause

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