Walhalla

noun

Wal·​hal·​la väl-ˈhä-lə How to pronounce Walhalla (audio)
: valhalla sense 1

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At Walhalla Glades, the carbon instead sat within silicate-rich sediment. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 4 July 2026 Crews worked on containment lines from Kaibab Lodge to Crystal Canyon and reinforced lines on the Walhalla Plateau, the team said. — Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 10 Aug. 2025 Set in the heart of old town Sausalito, the original structure was built in 1893 by Joseph Lowder, who named his German biergarten, the Walhalla. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 21 May 2025 Located 30 minutes west of Clemson and about an hour from Greenville, Walhalla is home to 4,000 folks who have built an idyllic community in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for Walhalla

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Etymology

German

First Known Use

1844, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Walhalla was in 1844

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“Walhalla.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Walhalla. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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