1. enthusiastic applause or cheering from an audience

Examples

• The pianist received a standing ovation after her brilliant performance.
• The crowd gave the retiring coach a thunderous ovation.
• Her speech earned a five-minute ovation from the audience.
• The actor was moved to tears by the ovation.
• The team returned home to a hero’s ovation.
• The ovation lasted so long that the curtain had to be raised three times.