Meaning & use

hallelujah

interjection·Everyday

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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