an expression of enthusiastic approval or approbation
2.
a round of applause
Word origin
C17: shortened from earlier plauditē, from Latin: applaud!, from plaudere to applaud
plaudit in American English
(ˈplɔdɪt)
noun
1.
an applauding or round of applause
2.
any expression of approval or praise
Word origin
< L plaudite, pl. imper. of plaudere, to applaud
Examples of 'plaudit' in a sentence
plaudit
The 29-year-old deserves all the plaudits.
The Sun (2016)
Malta were angry that Scotland played on when they had a man down but it wasn't a night to win plaudits for sportsmanship.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Now it is earning more plaudits thanks to an unlikely project that was launched last year.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Her technique has earned her many plaudits.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
The forwards take the plaudits but our back five were outstanding.
The Sun (2016)
It deserves all the plaudits heaped upon it.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
His boldness in taking forward the rescue plan has earned him plaudits.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
He can take the plaudits and rightly so.
The Sun (2015)
He deserves all the plaudits he gets as there were a couple of fantastic finishes.
The Sun (2014)
He deserves all the plaudits but we have it all to do.
The Sun (2006)
Pickles has earned widespread plaudits since taking office for his energetic and radical approach to reforming local government.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
He is widely respected and has won plaudits for getting on with one of the toughest jobs in the country.
The Sun (2009)
Owners nowadays are happy to take the plaudits when things are going well but ready to jump ship when they are not.
The Sun (2015)
Has won many plaudits for his no-nonsense approach as midfield enforcer.
The Sun (2012)
England's form up to now has not earned too many plaudits.
The Sun (2006)
We did the research, and we have to admit that kale deserves its plaudits.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
HE does not always get the plaudits he deserves.
The Sun (2010)
You get the plaudits when things go well and you take the flak when it doesn't gowell.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
He gave a furtive wave - aware that he was there to beat their team not take their plaudits.
The Sun (2009)
Although he finished well behind the rest of the pack, he won plaudits from many and raised millions en route.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
The reaction and support of the viewers will always be of paramount importance but to also receive plaudits from our peers and colleagues is simply wonderful.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
He has earned his plaudits.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
He may have won plaudits from many in business because of his fiscal dryness, but he remains suspicious of the sector.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
The Qantas crew earned plaudits.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
At the back you don't get many plaudits so it's nice to go up front sometimes.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Things were quite easy in a lot of ways - I was getting plaudits just for breathing.