Plaudit
/ˈplɔː.dɪt/noun
An expression of praise or approval, especially applause.
Did you know?Plaudit comes from Latin plaudere, “to clap, strike, applaud,” the same ancient root behind words for thunderous sound and public acclaim.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
plaudere
“to strike, clap, applaud”
Late Latin
Latin
plauditus
“applauded; praised”
Middle French
Old French
plaudit
“applause; praise”
17th Century
English
plaudit
“an expression of praise or applause”
Modern English
English
plaudit
“an expression of praise or approval”