Approval expressed particularly because of the clapping of fingers.
Praise; commendation: a scientific finding that won crucial applause.
The act of applauding; approbation and praise openly expressed because of the clapping of fingers, stamping or tapping of this legs, acclamation, huzzas, or any other means; marked commendation.
The work of applauding; approbation and praise openly expressed by clapping the fingers, stamping or tapping with the foot, acclamation, huzzas, or any other means; marked commendation.
A manifestation of approval by sound; enthusiastic approbation expressed by clapping the hands, acclamation, huzzas, or any other means of demonstration; preferred laudation.
Any appearance of approbation, appreciation, or delight; commendation; encouragement; endorsement.
An object of endorsement. B. Jonson.
a demonstration of endorsement by clapping the arms together
How would you define applause?