applause

Throughout the taping, the audience erupted in laughter, cheers and applause, a testament to how deeply the show remains embedded in people’s lives.

"When the hammer fell, there was a hush — then applause."

After an electric 20-minute bidding war, Barker brought his hammer down to an eruption of applause.

Amid applause, the pint-size canine trotted to her crate for treats, water and rest until the next round of the North American Weight Pull Association competition.

When auctioneer Oliver Barker slammed down the gavel, collectors and dealers in the saleroom erupted in applause.