homage

American  

[hom-ij, om-, oh-mahzh] / ˈhɒm ɪdʒ, ˈɒm-, oʊˈmɑʒ /

noun

1. respect or reverence paid or rendered.

   In his speech he paid homage to Washington and Jefferson.

   Synonyms:

   tribute, honor, obeisance, deference

   Antonyms:

   irreverence

2. the formal public acknowledgment by which a feudal tenant or vassal declared himself to be the man or vassal of his lord, owing him fealty and service.

3. the relation thus established of a vassal to his lord.

   Synonyms:

   devotion, loyalty, fidelity

   Antonyms:

   disloyalty

4. something done or given in acknowledgment or consideration of the worth of another.

   a Festschrift presented as an homage to a great teacher.

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homage British  

/ ˈhɒmɪdʒ /

noun

1. a public show of respect or honour towards someone or something (esp in the phrases pay or do homage to )

2. 1. the act of respect and allegiance made by a vassal to his lord See also fealty

   2. something done in acknowledgment of vassalage

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verb

1. archaic to render homage to

homage Cultural  

1. Under feudalism, the personal submission of a vassal to a lord, by which the vassal pledged to serve the lord and the lord to protect the vassal.

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Etymology

Origin of homage

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English (h)omage, from Old French, equivalent to (h)ome “man” (from Latin hominem, accusative of homō; Homo ) + -age -age

Example Sentences

In the first round, Paul—dressed in a red and yellow homage to antagonist idol Hulk Hogan—threw 11 punches, landing two.

From The Wall Street Journal

Surf lifesavers across the country were joining the homage in solidarity before starting their morning patrols.

From Barron's

They were designed as an homage to the Sutjeska River canyon, where the Partisans won a decisive battle against German forces in 1943.

From Barron's

A robust homage to Joel’s “Vienna” brought out the storytelling showman in Platt, whose confidence soars in a song that’s right in his sweet spot.

From Los Angeles Times

The chaotic live show pays homage to DIY punk scenes like no other in town.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• allegiance
• deference
• loyalty
• reverence
• tribute