Hosanna
noun
A shout of praise or adoration in religious contexts, often said when Jesus is mentioned.
The congregation shouted 'hosanna' in the church as the priest raised the cross.
Often appears as...
- shout hosanna
- cry hosanna
Usage tips
Religious
interjection
An expression of joy or praise, mainly used in religious contexts.
'Hosanna!' shouted the worshippers, raising their hands in jubilation.
Often appears as...
- shout hosanna
- cry hosanna
Usage tips
Religious
noun
A shout of praise or adoration in religious contexts, often said when Jesus is mentioned.
The congregation shouted 'hosanna' in the church as the priest raised the cross.
Often appears as...
- shout hosanna
- cry hosanna
Usage tips
Religious
interjection
An expression of joy or praise, mainly used in religious contexts.
'Hosanna!' shouted the worshippers, raising their hands in jubilation.
Often appears as...
- shout hosanna
- cry hosanna
Usage tips
Religious
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Religious Origin
Originally from Hebrew, used to express hope for divine salvation.
The ancient crowd roared 'hosanna' believing a savior had come.
Pro Tip 2/3Palm Sunday
'Hosanna' is especially used on Palm Sunday commemorating Jesus's entry into Jerusalem.
On Palm Sunday, many Christians wave palm branches and chant 'hosanna'.
Pro Tip 3/3Joyful Tone
The word carries a sense of joy and exuberance, often accompanied by music.
The choir burst into 'hosannas' as the service reached its joyous climax.
Pro Tip 1/3Religious Origin
Originally from Hebrew, used to express hope for divine salvation.
The ancient crowd roared 'hosanna' believing a savior had come.
Pro Tip 2/3Palm Sunday
'Hosanna' is especially used on Palm Sunday commemorating Jesus's entry into Jerusalem.
On Palm Sunday, many Christians wave palm branches and chant 'hosanna'.
Pro Tip 3/3Joyful Tone
The word carries a sense of joy and exuberance, often accompanied by music.
The choir burst into 'hosannas' as the service reached its joyous climax.
Pro Tip 1/3Religious Origin
Originally from Hebrew, used to express hope for divine salvation.
The ancient crowd roared 'hosanna' believing a savior had come.
Pro Tip 2/3Palm Sunday
'Hosanna' is especially used on Palm Sunday commemorating Jesus's entry into Jerusalem.
On Palm Sunday, many Christians wave palm branches and chant 'hosanna'.
Pro Tip 3/3Joyful Tone
The word carries a sense of joy and exuberance, often accompanied by music.
The choir burst into 'hosannas' as the service reached its joyous climax.
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Safari Live - Day 340 PIPE...
the fact that she's killing big animals like this is means that those are only going to happen more and more and eventually it will drive her to learn how to hoist kills but i'm afraid this is just too big and too heavy for her she's got no chance i mean we watched hosanna struggle with something of the size and he was
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 340 PIPE...
the fact that she's killing big animals like this is means that those are only going to happen more and more and eventually it will drive her to learn how to hoist kills but i'm afraid this is just too big and too heavy for her she's got no chance i mean we watched hosanna struggle with something of the size and he was
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