What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
hooray
Example
Hooray! We won the game! [hooray: interjection]
Example
The crowd shouted hoorays as the team scored the winning goal. [hoorays: noun]
hurray
Example
Hurray! We made it to the top of the mountain! [hurray: interjection]
Example
The audience gave a loud hurray as the performer finished their act. [hurray: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Hooray is more commonly used than hurray in everyday language, especially in the United States.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between hooray and hurray?
Hooray is generally considered more formal than hurray, but both are informal expressions used in casual settings.
