cheering
Translation
cheering, applause, acclamation
Examples
The sound of cheering filled the stadium.
The sound of cheering filled the stadium.
A loud cheering went up from the crowd.
A loud cheering went up from the crowd.
Grammar Patterns
((the sound of)) cheering The sound of cheering filled the stadium.
Similar Words
Synonyms: applause, ovation, acclaim; Antonyms: booing, hissing
Etymology
From the verb 'to cheer' (to shout for joy or encouragement), with the '-ing' suffix forming a noun for the action.
Memory Tips
Think of the noise a crowd makes when they 'cheer' for their team – that noise is 'cheering'.