interjection
hosanna
hoh-ZA-nuh
Hosanna (interjection) means a shout of praise or joyful worship, especially in Christian and Jewish religious tradition. Example: “The congregation sang "hosanna" as the procession entered the church.”
interjection
1
A shout of praise or joyful worship, especially in Christian and Jewish religious tradition.
"The congregation sang "hosanna" as the procession entered the church."
noun
1
An instance of this cry of praise.
"The choir's hosannas echoed through the cathedral."
"I’ve written before about the inevitable, tragic dynamic of this brokeback bromance; Trump needs a mindless cheering section screaming hosannas no matter how often he stumbles toward the nuclear and political precipice."
— Rick Wilson, Bannon Banished for Telling Truths About Trump as MAGA Monsters Turn on Each Other (2018)
How to use hosanna
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA joyful shout of praise used in worship, especially around Palm Sunday.
When to use it
Almost entirely religious usage.
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Word forms
- Plural
- hosannas
- Third person singular
- hosannas
- Past tense
- hosannaed
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Etymology
From Greek hōsanná, borrowed from Aramaic and ultimately Hebrew hoshia na, meaning "please save (us)" — originally a plea that became a cry of praise.
Rhymes for hosanna
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What does “hosanna” mean?
The word “hosanna” means a shout of praise or joyful worship, especially in Christian and Jewish religious tradition. In plain terms, a joyful shout of praise used in worship, especially around Palm Sunday.
How do you pronounce “hosanna”?
“Hosanna” is pronounced hoh-ZA-nuh (/hoʊˈzænə/ in IPA).
How do you use “hosanna” in a sentence?
Here is “hosanna” used in a sentence: “The congregation sang "hosanna" as the procession entered the church.”
What part of speech is “hosanna”?
Depending on how it is used, “hosanna” can be an interjection and a noun.
Where does the word “hosanna” come from?
The word “hosanna” comes from Hebrew. From Greek hōsanná, borrowed from Aramaic and ultimately Hebrew hoshia na, meaning "please save (us)" — originally a plea that became a cry of praise.
How many meanings does “hosanna” have?
“Hosanna” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a shout of praise or joyful worship, especially in Christian and Jewish religious tradition.
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