We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. By continuing to use our website, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time. Find out more

Subscriber login

Library card login

Other

X Close menu

Dictionary Language resources

hosanna

Syllabification: (ho·san·na)

Pronunciation: /hōˈzanə, -ˈzä-/

(also hosannah)

Definition of hosanna

exclamation

(especially in biblical, Judaic, and Christian use) used to express adoration, praise, or joy.

noun

an expression of adoration, praise, or joy.

Origin:

Old English, via late Latin from Greek hōsanna, from Rabbinical Hebrew hōša῾nā, abbreviation of biblical hōšī῾ā-nnā 'save, we pray' (Ps. 118:25)