handclap

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

“Geno Smith respect” followed by a handclap emoji, Fox Sports’ NFL account tweeted to its 3.2 million followers.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 9, 2022

Some participants seemed to know what was happening, because I noticed heart and handclap emojis radiating above the heads of several in the room.

From The New Yorker • Dec. 2, 2019

Every indignant handclap on Twitter seems to be calling out for the adult in the room.

From New York Times • Nov. 28, 2017

At the end they high-fived opposition and officials alike and went off to a rhythmic handclap of approval, having lost 31-19.

From The Guardian • Jul. 28, 2012

“Do you know what a handclap looks like?”

From "The Phantom Tollbooth" by Norton Juster