hosanna

interjection

ho·​san·​na hō-ˈza-nə How to pronounce hosanna (audio)
also
-ˈzä- How to pronounce hosanna (audio)
variants or less commonly hosannah
used as a cry of acclamation and adoration
hosanna noun

Word History

Etymology

Middle English osanna, from Old English, from Late Latin, from Greek hōsanna, from Hebrew hōshīʽāh-nnā pray, save (us)!

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hosanna was before the 12th century

Dictionary Entries Near hosanna

Cite this Entry

“Hosanna.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hosanna. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

hosanna

interjection
ho·​san·​na hō-ˈzan-ə How to pronounce hosanna (audio)
used as a cry of praise and adoration

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