Honduras

American  

[hon-door-uhs, -dyoor-, awn-doo-rahs] / hɒnˈdʊər əs, -ˈdjʊər-, ɔnˈdu rɑs /

noun

1. a republic in northeastern Central America. 43,277 sq. mi. (112,087 sq km). Tegucigalpa.

2. Gulf of Honduras, an arm of the Caribbean Sea, bordered by Belize, Guatemala, and Honduras.

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Honduras British  

/ hɒnˈdjʊərəs /

noun

1. a republic in Central America: an early centre of Mayan civilization; colonized by the Spanish from 1524 onwards; gained independence in 1821. Official language: Spanish; English is also widely spoken. Religion: Roman Catholic majority. Currency: lempira. Capital: Tegucigalpa. Pop: 8 448 465 (2013 est). Area: 112 088 sq km (43 277 sq miles)

2. an inlet of the Caribbean, on the coasts of Honduras, Guatemala, and Belize

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Honduras Cultural  

1. Republic in Central America, bordered by the Caribbean Sea to the north, Nicaragua to the east and south, El Salvador and the Pacific Ocean to the southwest, and Guatemala to the west. Its capital and largest city is Tegucigalpa.

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Other Word Forms

• Honduran
  adjective
• Honduranean
  adjective
• Honduranian
  adjective

Example Sentences

Several nations, including Jamaica, Guatemala, the Bahamas and Honduras, have suspended or restructured their medical agreements with Cuba.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 9, 2026

Mexico has never lost a match at Azteca Stadium in a World Cup, and its last defeat in an official match was against Honduras in a qualifying match in 2013.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

In that region known as the "Dry Corridor" -- including parts of Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador and Nicaragua -- El Nino's return has triggered fears of drought and stoked concerns of famine.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

“In the same way, prosecutors file motions to send individuals to Latin American countries such as Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, and even Uganda in Africa — countries with equal or worse conditions of violence.”

From Salon • May 30, 2026

Enrique’s girlfriend, Maria Isabel, is sure Enrique hasn’t really left Honduras.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario