hallelujah

[US]/ˌhælɪ'luːjə/
[UK]/ˌhæləˈlujə/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. (praise to God) Hallelujah: a term used to praise God.
Word Forms

Example Sentences

Radio and TV stations popularise Christmas by broadcasting Christmas carols and Christmas songs, including classical music such as the Hallelujah chorus from Handel's The Messiah.

hallelujah to the heavens

hallelujah for the blessings

Real-world Examples

Wow! You don't look that much alike. Can I get a hallelujah?

Source: The Big Bang Theory Season 1

So yes, we will gain an hour of sleep, hallelujah.

Source: CNN 10 Student English of the Month

The chorus of the song is very simple, " Glory, glory, hallelujah."

Source: 2013 English Cafe

So, the phrase " Glory, glory, hallelujah, " is a way of praising God, thanking God for what he has done.

Source: 2013 English Cafe

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