What does the noun honouree mean? There is one meaning in OED's entry for the noun honouree. See 'Meaning & use' for definition, usage, and quotation evidence.

noun /ˌɒnəˈriː/ /ˌɑːnəˈriː/ (US English honoree) (especially North American English) a person or thing that wins an award.

Meaning of honoree in English ... a person who has won a prize, especially one given to them at a special ceremony: Stevie Wonder was among the honorees at the ...

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.

Definition of 'honours' · 1. observances of respect · 2. (often capital). a. (in a university degree or degree course) a rank of the highest academic standard. b ...

noun /ˌɒnəˈriː/ /ˌɑːnəˈriː/ (British English also honouree) (especially North American English) a person or thing that wins an award.

From honour +‎ -ee. Noun. edit. honouree (plural honourees). One who receives an honour or award.

Honoree is one who receives an honor or award while honouree is one who receives an honour or award.

Noun: honoree ,ó-nu'ree. Usage: US (elsewhere: honouree). A recipient of honors in recognition of noteworthy accomplishments - honouree [Brit, Cdn].

Synonyms for HONOREE: awardee, inductee, incumbent, officeholder, dropout, noncandidate; Antonyms of HONOREE: candidate, applicant, prospect, expectant, ...