British spelling, Canadian spelling, South African spelling, Commonwealth of Nations, and Ireland standard spelling of honor.
"In British English, she received an honour from the Queen."
In plain English: Honour is the feeling of pride you get when doing something good and right.
"The soldier received an honour for his bravery during the war."
Usage: Use the noun form "honour" in British English when referring to a high reputation or respect earned through good deeds. This variant is also preferred by speakers in Canada, South Africa, Ireland, and other nations within the Commonwealth of Nations.
British spelling, Canadian spelling, Commonwealth of Nations, and Ireland standard spelling of honor.
"The captain was awarded a medal to honour his bravery during the battle."
In plain English: To honor someone means to show them deep respect and admiration for who they are.
"He promised to honour his commitment by arriving on time for the meeting."
A female given name from English, a less common spelling of Honor.
"Her grandmother named her Honour after her great-aunt, choosing the traditional English spelling over the more modern variant."