Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

hooray

interjection
/hʊˈreɪ/
Definition
An exclamation used to express joy, approval, or excitement.
Examples
  • When the team scored the winning goal, everyone shouted, ‘Hooray!’
  • Hooray for our graduates on their big day!
  • After a long day of work, she exclaimed, ‘Hooray! It’s the weekend!’
Meaning
Hooray is a word that conveys happiness and celebration. It is often shouted or called out during festive moments or when something good happens.
Synonyms
  • Hooray!
  • Yay!
  • Hurrah!
  • Bravo!
  • Well done!