hallelujah
interjection/ˌhæləˈluːjə/
Frequency rank: #9,552 most common English word
Meaning
an exclamation used to express praise, joy, or thanks, especially in a religious context.
Example sentence
When the rain finally stopped after three days, everyone shouted 'hallelujah' in relief.
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