guest of honor



guest of honor

a guest who gets special attention from everyone; the person for whom a party, celebration, or ceremony is given. Bob is the guest of honor, and many people will make speeches about him. The guest of honor sits at the front of the room on the dais.
See also: guest, honor, of

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Alis-Welsh
Merete-Danish
Lilya-Russian, Ukrainian
Gastongas-TAWNFrench
PhilomÈNe-French
TawneeTAW-neeEnglish (Rare)