Plaudit – an enthusiastic expression of approval

(Pronounced plaw-dit)

To remember the definition of the word plaudit, use the following mnemonic:

The crowd applauded (plaudit) in an enthusiastic expression of their approval.

Examples of plaudit in a sentence

Her latest play received unanimous plaudits from critics.  

Everyone except him earned a plaudit for their presentations. 

They were welcomed home with enthusiastic plaudits when they returned from their year-long trip helping prevent deforestation in the amazon.