Used attributively before a noun to denote something given or performed as a mark of respect (e.g., honor guard, honor roll). Non-gradable; comparative and superlative are not used.

d’honneur

An honor guard escorted the president.

Une garde d’honneur a escorté le président.

Definitions

honornoun

High respect or esteem.

She received the award with great honor.

A privilege or special recognition.

It was an honor to be invited to the ceremony.

A title of respect given to judges and some other officials.

The lawyer addressed the judge as 'Your Honor'.

A person or thing that brings credit.

He is an honor to his family.

A code of integrity and dignity, often associated with a group or profession.

The soldiers lived by a strict code of honor.

Adherence to what is right or to a conventional standard of conduct; personal integrity.

He refused the bribe, acting out of honor.

In certain card games, any of the high-ranking cards, especially an ace, king, queen, jack, or ten of the trump suit (or of any suit at no-trump).

She scored extra points for holding four honors in hearts.

Golf: the right of a player to tee off first, earned by having the lowest score on the preceding hole.

After his birdie at the fifth, he had the honor on the next tee.

honorverb

To regard or treat with respect and admiration.

The community gathered to honor the local hero for his bravery.

To fulfill or keep (an agreement or promise).

She promised to honor her commitment to the project despite the challenges.

To confer distinction upon someone or something.

The university will honor the scientist with an honorary degree for her contributions to the field.

honoradjective

Given, done, or serving as a mark of respect or distinction.

An honor guard escorted the president.