plaudits

 
Pronunciation: /ˈplɔːdɪts/

plural noun

  • praise: the network has received plaudits for its sports coverage
  • the applause of an audience: the plaudits for the winner died down

Origin:

early 17th century: plaudit shortened from Latin plaudite 'applaud!' (said by Roman actors at the end of a play), imperative plural of plaudere