noun
Valhalla
val-HA-luh
noun
1
In Norse mythology, the great hall where warriors who died bravely in battle are said to feast for eternity.
"Vikings believed fallen heroes would be welcomed into Valhalla."
2
Loosely, any imagined paradise or ultimate reward for the deserving.
"For the band, headlining that festival felt like reaching musical Valhalla."
How to Use Valhalla
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe Norse warrior's heaven — and, by extension, any glorious final reward.
Word Forms
Valhallas plural
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Etymology
From Old Norse Valhǫll, combining valr ("the slain") and hǫll ("hall").