hurrah

[ huh-rah, -raw ]

interjection

1. (used as an exclamation of joy, exultation, appreciation, encouragement, or the like.)

verb (used without object)

1. to shout “hurrah.”

noun

1. an exclamation of “hurrah.”
2. hubbub; commotion; fanfare.
3. a colorful or tumultuous event; spectacle or celebration:

   We celebrated the centennial with a three-day hurrah.

hurrah

/ huːˈreɪ; hʊˈrɑː; hʊˈreɪ /

interjection

1. a cheer of joy, victory, etc

verb

1. to shout "hurrah"

Word History and Origins

Origin of hurrah¹

First recorded in 1680–90; from German hurra

Word History and Origins

Origin of hurrah¹

C17: probably from German hurra; compare huzzah

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

1. last / final hurrah, a final moment or occasion of glory or achievement:

   The new play will be her last hurrah as an actress before she retires.

Example Sentences

In what turned out to be a last hurrah for the long-tenured Dodgers infield of Cey, Russell, Lopes and Steve Garvey, the four players earned their only World Series rings.

From Los Angeles Times

And so this is for me, at my age, I see it as the last hurrah if there's any chance we're ever going to have a real conservative alternative and real conservative movement in this country again in my lifetime.

From Salon

After four calls, she located the car — hurrah — and was told to get to the address, near Los Angeles International Airport, before 10 a.m. or she would be charged for another day.

From Los Angeles Times

The New World tour — his first since 2019 — was poised to be Glover’s final hurrah as his musical personal Childish Gambino, under which he broke into the music scene.

From Los Angeles Times

In one last hurrah, Ricciardo was given a fresh set of tyres and set the fastest lap of the race.

From BBC