Handclap (Noun)
Meaning
A clap of the hands to indicate approval.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The comedian ended his set to thunderous applause and a loud handclap from the entire audience.
- She finished her song to a single, solitary handclap from the shy young man in the front row.
- The crowd's handclap was so loud it actually hurt my ears, but it was worth it to see the musicians' faces light up.
- As the orchestra took their final bow, the audience erupted into a long and enthusiastic handclap.
- The news of her award was met with a huge handclap from the crowd, and she smiled broadly as she made her way to the stage.