hosanna
/hoʊˈzænə/
interjection
- Used as an exclamation of praise, adoration, or joy, especially in worship.
- The psalm ends with a resounding "Hosanna in the highest!"
- "Hosanna!" the people shouted as the procession passed by.
- He cried out, "Hosanna!" with tears of joy streaming down his face.
noun
- A shout or song of praise, joy, and adoration, especially in a religious context.
- The congregation raised a loud hosanna during the Easter service.
- Children sang a joyful hosanna at the front of the church.
- The choir's final hosanna echoed through the cathedral.
- An expression of enthusiastic praise or acclaim in a non-religious setting.
- Her speech received a hosanna of approval from the audience.
- The critics offered a hosanna for the director's latest film.
- The crowd's hosanna for the returning hero could be heard for blocks.