standing ovation — enthusiastic applause where the audience stands up from their seats
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: enthusiastic applause where the audience stands up from their seats
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈstændɪŋ oʊˈveɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- The comedian's joke about his mother-in-law was so hilarious that even his wife gave him a standing ovation.
- After the CEO announced a 50% salary increase, the entire company gave him a five-minute standing ovation.
- The opera singer's powerful finale earned her a well-deserved standing ovation from the packed theater.
standing ovation
NOUN[/ˈstændɪŋ oʊˈveɪʃən/]
enthusiastic applause where the audience stands up from their seats
The pianist received a standing ovation after her breathtaking final performance.
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“The comedian's joke about his mother-in-law was so hilarious that even his wife gave him a standing ovation.”
“After the CEO announced a 50% salary increase, the entire company gave him a five-minute standing ovation.”
“The opera singer's powerful finale earned her a well-deserved standing ovation from the packed theater.”
“When grandma finally figured out how to use her smartphone, the whole family gave her a standing ovation.”
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