Word meaning
homage
noun · HOM-ij
What does homage mean?
Homage means special honor or respect shown publicly.
Homage in a sentence
“The film pays homage to classic monster movies.”
Synonyms for homage
- tribute
- honor
- respect
How to remember homage
- Say it out loud a few times: HOM-ij.
- Write one sentence of your own using homage, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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