homage
/ˈhɒmɪd͡ʒ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: homages
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A demonstration of respect, as towards a person after his or her retirement or death.
Noun
Examples
I ſought no homage from the Race that vvrite; / I kept, like Aſian Monarchs, from their ſight: […]
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
An artistic work imitating another in a flattering style.
Noun
Examples
He likes to tell people that it's a Hitchcockian thriller, but that's kind of like saying Happy Gilmore is a homage to Woody Allen.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “homage” mean?
A demonstration of respect, as towards a person after his or her retirement or death.
Is “homage” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.