last hurrah

noun

: a final often valedictory effort, production, or appearance
His unsuccessful Senate run was his last hurrah …—R. W. Daly

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In a bittersweet goodbye, Jack’s Corner Tap invited locals to stop by for one last hurrah. — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2026 Below, six moms (including yours truly) share their favorite babymoon destinations—and why these last hurrahs became some of the most memorable trips of their lives. — Lara Kramer, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 June 2026 There are the players who thrive on their home courts; the rising talents taking their first steps onto the biggest stages, and the statesmen and stateswomen of the sport who are here for one last hurrah — or perhaps more than that. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 26 June 2026 Though signs of its impending closure were all around this past weekend, the New Black Wall Street Market was having one last hurrah. — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 30 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for last hurrah

Word History

Etymology

from The Last Hurrah (1956) by Edwin O'Connor †1968 American novelist

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of last hurrah was in 1966

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