hosanna
interjection
ho·san·na hō-ˈza-nə 
also
-ˈzä- 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
hosannas
noun
as in hallelujahs
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- hallelujahs
- huzzahs
- hurrahs
- huzzas
- acclamations
- hoorays
- bravoes
- encomiums
- plaudits
- ovations
- paeans
- bravos
- raves
- hails
- hoorahs
- panegyrics
- eulogies
- acclaim
- praises
- encomia
- applauses
- cheers
- commendations
- compliments
- tributes
- salutations
- kudos
- réclames
- accolades
- citations
- kudos
- homages
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- whistles
- jeers
- boos
- sneers
- raspberries
- hoots
- hisses
- snorts
- snickers
- sniggers
- smirks
- taunts
- jibes
- gibes
- put-downs