1. an exclamation used to express joy, approval, or encouragement
Usage: informal; often used in cheering or celebration

1. a shout or cheer of hoorah; an expression of enthusiasm or approval
Usage: informal

1. to shout hoorah; to cheer or express approval loudly
Usage: informal

Examples

• Hoorah! We won the game!
• The crowd let out a hoorah when the team scored.
• The fans began to hoorah as their favorite player took the field.
• Three hoorays for the birthday girl!
• Hoorah for the long weekend!
• The audience hoorayed throughout the entire performance.
• The soldiers gave a hoorah in celebration of their victory.