An ovation is an ancient Roman military honor.

Ovation may also refer to:

A standing ovation, a form of applause inspired by the Roman honor

In business and brands Ovation (software), a "vaporware" software package from the 1980s Ovation Guitar Company Ovation Records Mooney Ovation, a light aircraft Ovation, a distributed control system made by Emerson Process Management Ovation, a desktop publishing software application for the Acorn Archimedes MS Ovation of the Seas, a cruise ship

In media and entertainment Ovation (film) Ovation (Australian TV channel) Ovation (American TV channel) Ovation (award), a Russian music award Ovation Awards, for excellence in theatre The Ovation, a Thai pop band The Ovations, an American vocal group