honoree — a person who receives an honor or award
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who receives an honor or award
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɑːnəˈriː/
Korean meaning: 영예나 상을 받는 사람, 수상자
Korean pronunciation: 아너**리**
Example Sentences
- The lifetime achievement honoree forgot to thank his wife and spent the night on the couch.
- Each honoree will receive a crystal plaque and a cash prize.
- The honoree's acceptance speech was so long that three people fell asleep.
honoree
NOUN//ˌɑːnəˈriː//
a person who receives an honor or award
a smiling person in formal attire reaches forward to accept a golden trophy from a distinguished presenter. The presenter extends the award with both hands while speaking congratulatory words. Camera flashes illuminate the moment as the trophy changes hands. The recipient's face shows joy and gratitude as they grasp the heavy golden award. Audience members in the background applaud enthusiastically with raised hands. Other dignitaries on stage smile and clap from their seats. a person who receives an honor or award
The nominee expected glory, but the employee became the honoree!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
honor(영예)에 수동을 나타내는 접미사 -ee가 붙어서 '영예를 받는 사람'이 되었습니다. employee(고용받는 사람), nominee(지명받는 사람)처럼 '~을 받는 사람'을 나타내는 패턴입니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The lifetime achievement honoree forgot to thank his wife and spent the night on the couch.”
“Each honoree will receive a crystal plaque and a cash prize.”
“The honoree's acceptance speech was so long that three people fell asleep.”
“Our company will host a dinner to celebrate this year's honorees.”
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