noun

clapping

KLA-pihng

noun

The act of striking your hands together to applaud or make a rhythm.

"The clapping grew louder as the singer took her final bow."

"Rhythmic clapping filled the stadium before kickoff."

How to Use Clapping

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishHitting your palms together, usually to applaud or keep a beat.

Common pairings

loud clapping clapping and cheering rhythmic clapping

clappings plural

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The _____ grew louder as the singer took her final bow.

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