round of applause
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Meaning · English
Prolonged clapping to show appreciation or approval
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Vỗ tay dài để thể hiện sự đánh giá cao hoặc chấp thuận
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Literally: a circle of clapping
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Examples
The comedian received a round of applause after his joke
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Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “round of applause” mean?
Prolonged clapping to show appreciation or approval Literally: a circle of clapping
Is “round of applause” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.