Honor

Noun

honor (countable and uncountable, plural honors) (chiefly American spelling)

1. (uncountable) Recognition of importance or value; respect; veneration (of someone, usually for being morally upright or successful).

The crowds gave the returning general much honor and praise.

2. (uncountable) The state of being morally upright, honest, noble, virtuous, and magnanimous; excellence of character; the perception of such a state; favourable reputation; dignity.

He was a most perfect knight, for he had great honor and chivalry.

His honor was unstained.

3. (countable) A token of praise or respect; something that represents praiseworthiness or respect, such as a prize or award given by the state to a citizen.

Honors are normally awarded twice a year: on The Queen's Birthday in June and at the New Year.

He wore an honor on his breast.

military honors; civil honors

Audie Murphy received many honors, such as the Distinguished Service Cross.

4. A privilege (which honors the person experiencing it).

I had the honour of dining with the ambassador.

5. (in the plural) The privilege of going first.

I'll let you have the honours, Bob—go ahead.