- present participle of clap.
clapping
Example Sentences
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The applause duly began before the famous door opened, so the first sight and sound to greet Andy Burnham and his wife were crowds of clapping staff, crammed into the Downing Street hall.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
In that moment, we were happy, we were clapping, we might have even been hopeful.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
Dallas Wing guard Paige Bueckers and Golden State Valkyries forward Janelle Salaün are among the other players who have been assessed technical fouls this season for clapping after a play.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026
Instead of clapping, his speech prompted loud boos.
From Barron's ● May 19, 2026
I begin to suspect that she is the one who gave him the information that now everyone else is clapping at.
From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga
