applausenounmasculine/ɐˈplawzu/higha·plau·soPortuguesEnglishEspanolFrancaisDefinitionThe act of clapping hands to show approval or appreciation.The audience gave a loud applause at the end of the performance.The applause was deafening.synovationclappingEtymologyDo latim 'applausus'Related wordsaplaudiraplaudidoaplaudidor