hon
noun
hon
1 American
[huhn]
/ hʌn /
noun
Informal.
hon.
2
American
abbreviation
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honor.
-
honorable.
-
honorably.
-
honorary.
Hon.
3
American
abbreviation
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Honorable.
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Honorary.
hon.
1
British
abbreviation
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honorary
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honourable
Hon.
2
British
abbreviation
Etymology
Origin of hon
First recorded in 1905–10; shortened form of honey
Example Sentences
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To the good, the car’s touch-screen interface is lag-free and feature-rich, with loads of connectivity, infotainment and vehicle personalization features—what color do you want your ambient cabin lighting, hon?
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 30, 2026
Slipping into a rural twang, he adds, “People don’t respect you if you’re a performer. They might go, ‘Oh, what movies you done, hon?
From Washington Post ● Sep. 7, 2022
"People do it all the time, hon," she assured me.
From Salon ● Aug. 17, 2021
And sure, one could say, “Sorry, hon, this isn’t art camp. You have to sell your work.”
From Slate ● Nov. 14, 2019
“Well, hon, I like this new you. You even made your bed this morning.”
From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein
But you’re like, ‘No, no, hon. No, I’m not in any movies.’
From Washington Post ● Sep. 7, 2022
“You’ll have to buy a lot of stuff. Surgery is a huge deal, hon. I don’t think you’re ready.”
From New York Times ● May 20, 2022
Jackie responds: “I know, hon. It’s going to hurt for quite a while.”
From Washington Times ● Oct. 16, 2018
“Thank you, hon. You are a good egg.”
From New York Times ● Jul. 17, 2014
“Hold on, hon. Let me get your mother.”
From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English
Hon. Ralph Regenvanu, Minister for Climate Change for the Republic of Vanuatu, said Saudi Arabia's motion was "unacceptable given the urgency we face in light of accelerating climate change".
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2025
“Most heartily do we agree with the Terre Haute Express that the ‘General Agent of the Western Associated Press, Hon. W.H.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 7, 2021
Jolie's team made a similar request in late June, the documents state, but Hon. Judge Andrew Giza denied it for "lack of showing of immediate danger/irreparable harm or immediate loss/danger to property."
From Fox News ● Jul. 8, 2021
“While Australia’s former High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, the Hon. Alexander Downer, is no longer employed by the government, we stand ready to provide you with all relevant information to support your inquiries.”
From Reuters ● Oct. 9, 2019
‘Don’t fret, Hon. You going to have something,’ Portia said.
From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers
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