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.

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Met with a round of applause at the NCAA's convention in Nashville, Tennessee, the unanimous vote was the final buzzer-beater in establishing a pay structure for women competing in March Madness. —

Jade Boone, CBS News, 16 Jan. 2025 Bardem was given a rousing round of applause from the journalists in the room following his statement. —

Zac Ntim, Deadline, 20 Sep. 2024 After presenters Colman Domingo and Salma Hayek read the winner’s name, Bates graciously gave a round of applause to Sawai. —

Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2025 In one of his first remarks as mayor, Aftab thanked his family for their support and asked the attendees of the meeting to stand and give his parents a round of applause. —

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