Definition

A person who receives an award or honor for their achievements or contributions.

Example

The honoree was celebrated at the annual awards ceremony for her outstanding work in the community.

Conversation

Did you hear about the award ceremony this weekend?

Yeah, I heard they're honoring a local hero as an honoree.

That's so cool! I love when the community recognizes people like that.

Me too! It really inspires others to do good things.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Honoree → It is formed from "honor" (from Latin "honor", meaning esteem or respect) and "-ee" (a suffix used to indicate a person who receives a specific action). The word "honoree" refers to a person who is being honored or recognized for their achievements or contributions.

Memory Tip

Think of someone receiving 'honor' for their achievements — the '-ee' indicates that this person is the one being honored.

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