last hurrah

noun

: a final often valedictory effort, production, or appearance

His unsuccessful Senate run was his last hurrah …

—R. W. Daly

Examples of last hurrah in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Minnesota State Fair is just days away, affectionately known as summer's last hurrah. — Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

Summer sale season continues, with electronics deals looking for one last hurrah before beach and BBQ days come to an end. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 14 Aug. 2026

The defensive line was underrated even before the return of Cam Jordan for one last hurrah. — Vic Tafur, New York Times, 17 July 2026

But it’s been decades since O’Donnell’s last hurrah, though Michaels has never publicly commented on his inclination either toward or away from the comedian. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 17 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

from The Last Hurrah (1956) by Edwin O'Connor †1968 American novelist

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for last hurrah

• curragh