honoree

[on-uh-ree]

noun

1. a person who receives an honor, award, or special recognition.

Word History and Origins

Origin of honoree¹

honor + -ee

Example Sentences

The win was announced Sunday, along with several other festival honorees.

From Los Angeles Times

Last year’s honoree was Mark Bradford, who chose to steer the grant money to the Arts for Healing and Justice Network, which brings arts programming to minors in the juvenile justice system.

From Los Angeles Times

Once selected, honorees are expected to cover an $85,000 sponsorship fee to pay for the creation and installation of the star, as well as maintenance of the Walk of Fame.

From Los Angeles Times

McCombs, an All-Big-West First Team honoree, leaned back in the batter’s box after his home run, taking time to admire his go-ahead blast.

From Los Angeles Times

Trump’s interest in the center’s annual honors dates back to his first term in office when several honorees, including Norman Lear, said they would boycott the event if Trump were to attend.

From Los Angeles Times

When To Use

What is an honoree?

An honoree is a person who receives some type of honor or award, often during a special event. To be honored is to be held in high respect by others. If you are an honoree, you are receiving recognition for something you’ve done that’s seen as exceptional or outstanding. At a graduation party held to celebrate your graduation from school, you would be the honoree. At a dinner held to celebrate a businessperson who donated a large sum of money to a charity, the businessperson is the honoree.  At award shows like the Academy Awards, people who receive the awards are the honorees. Honorees are any group of people who are being celebrated for their accomplishments or behavior.Example: At this time, I ask that tonight’s honorees please stand up.