Meaning & use
hallelujah
An exclamation of praise, joy, or thanksgiving, especially in religious worship.
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The congregation shouted "Hallelujah!" as the choir finished its final hymn.
Hallelujah, we finally found a parking spot after driving around for an hour.
A note on using this word
Though rooted in Hebrew religious worship meaning 'praise the Lord,' the word is now also used informally to express relief or delight.
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