: an occurrence in which the people at a play, speech, sporting event, etc., stand up and applaud to show enthusiastic approval or appreciation The crowd gave her a standing ovation.

How do you use standing ovation in a sentence?

Her performance earned her a standing ovation and endless applause. When fans noticed the fielding change, they gave both players a standing ovation. Their performance together ended in a standing ovation. The crowd gave him a standing ovation as he walked out to bat.

What is the meaning of the ovation?

1 : a ceremony attending the entering of Rome by a general who had won a victory of less importance than that for which a triumph was granted. 2 : an expression or demonstration of popular acclaim especially by enthusiastic applause received a standing ovation.