noun
Uncommon
homage
HO-mihj
Homage (noun) means a show of special respect or honour towards someone. Example: “Fans paid homage to the singer by covering her songs at the tribute concert.”
noun
1
A show of special respect or honour towards someone.
"Fans paid homage to the singer by covering her songs at the tribute concert."
"The museum exhibit is a homage to the city's industrial past."
"The film is a loving homage to the silent comedies of the early cinema."
How to use homage
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA tribute or public act of respect, often creative — a film scene "paying homage to" an older classic.
Common pairings
pay homage
homage to
in homage
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Word forms
- Plural
- homages
- Third person singular
- homages
- Past tense
- homaged
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Etymology
From Old French homage, ultimately from Latin homo ("man") — originally the formal pledge of loyalty a vassal made to his lord.
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What does “homage” mean?
The word “homage” means a show of special respect or honour towards someone. In plain terms, a tribute or public act of respect, often creative — a film scene "paying homage to" an older classic.
How do you pronounce “homage”?
“Homage” is pronounced HO-mihj (/(h)oʊˈmɑʒ/ in IPA).
How do you use “homage” in a sentence?
Here is “homage” used in a sentence: “Fans paid homage to the singer by covering her songs at the tribute concert.”
What part of speech is “homage”?
“Homage” is a noun.
Where does the word “homage” come from?
The word “homage” comes from Latin. From Old French homage, ultimately from Latin homo ("man") — originally the formal pledge of loyalty a vassal made to his lord.
Is “homage” a common word?
“Homage” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between homage and tribute?
Homage specifically denotes a show of special respect or honour toward someone, often implying a degree of deference. Tribute is broader and can describe any gift, gesture, or act given as an expression of gratitude or esteem, not necessarily involving the same sense of deference.
What does it mean to "pay homage" to someone?
"Pay homage" is the standard collocation for showing special respect or honour toward a person, often through a gesture, work, or public acknowledgment. It's commonly used when a creative work deliberately echoes or celebrates an earlier figure or work it admires.
Is homage pronounced with a silent h?
Homage is commonly pronounced both with and without the initial "h" sound, with the h-less version reflecting its French origin and the h-pronounced version being fully anglicized. Both pronunciations are widely accepted in English.
