honours

/ ˈɒnəz /

plural noun

1. observances of respect

2. (often capital)

   1. (in a university degree or degree course) a rank of the highest academic standard

   2. Hons. ( as modifier ) Compare general pass

      an honours degree

3. a high mark awarded for an examination; distinction

4. observances of respect at a funeral

5. ceremonies performed by troops in honour of royalty, at the burial of an officer, etc

Example Sentences

The Lord Mayor's award, one of Birmingham's highest civic honours, will be presented posthumously on Wednesday - the day the rock legend would have been toasting his 77th birthday.

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It was not just team honours he collected during that time.

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Sir Tom received many honours and accolades throughout his career, including being knighted by the late Queen for his services to literature in 1997.

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He received many honours and accolades throughout his career, including being knighted by the late Queen for his services to literature in 1997.

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He won seven major honours during his first stint as manager and the way he has restored the club to winning ways during such a testing spell has only enhanced his reputation among the supporters.

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