Hosanna (Noun)
Meaning
A cry of praise or adoration (to God).
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The crowd erupted in a joyful "Hosanna" as the priest raised the host during the Easter procession.
- As Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey, the people shouted "Hosanna" and waved palm branches in celebration.
- The congregation's voices rose in a triumphant "Hosanna" as the choir sang the final hymn of the service.
- The ancient Israelites cried out "Hosanna" as they welcomed the Messiah into their midst.
- The hymn's refrain of "Hosanna" echoed through the cathedral, filling the worshipers with a sense of awe and reverence.