Clappers

Pronunciation: /ˈklæpərz/

Definitions of clappers

noun a person or thing that claps, such as a device used to make noise by striking together

Example Sentences

A1 The clown used clappers to entertain the children at the party.

A2 The audience clapped their hands and used clappers to show their appreciation for the performance.

B1 The sound of clappers filled the stadium as the team scored a goal.

B2 The traditional dancers in the parade used clappers to keep the rhythm of the music.

C1 The percussionist showcased his skills by playing complex rhythms on the clappers.

C2 The orchestra incorporated clappers into their performance, adding a unique sound to the composition.

Examples of clappers in a Sentence

formal The clappers of the bell rang out as the clock struck midnight.

informal When the concert ended, everyone was clapping their hands like crazy, like a bunch of clappers.

slang I heard that new movie is a real clapper, we should go see it.

figurative Her heart was racing like the clappers when she saw him walk into the room.

Grammatical Forms of clappers

• past tense: clapped
• plural: clappers
• comparative: more clapping
• superlative: most clapping
• present tense: claps
• future tense: will clap
• perfect tense: has clapped
• continuous tense: is clapping
• singular: clapper
• positive degree: clap
• infinitive: to clap
• gerund: clapping
• participle: clapping

Origin and Evolution of clappers

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'clappers' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'claper', which means a device that produces a clapping sound.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'clappers' evolved to refer to various objects that produce a clapping or banging sound, such as the clappers of a bell or the clappers used in music instruments like castanets.