ovation
nounfeminineformal/ɔvɐˈsɐ̃w̃/medium
o·va·ção
Definition
Sustained and enthusiastic applause, especially as a public tribute.
The team received a standing ovation from the crowd.
Her performance earned her a thunderous ovation.
Common collocations
standing ovationthunderous ovationreceive an ovation
Etymology
Do latim 'ovatio, -onis' ('pequeno triunfo').