guest of honor

noun

1. a person in whose honor a dinner, party, etc., is given.
2. a distinguished person invited to a dinner, meeting, etc., especially on some unique occasion.

Example Sentences

The first one I had was for a guest of honor named Sidney Poitier.

From Los Angeles Times

“We’re trying to showcase American food, American regions, American farmers,” while incorporating small tributes to the guest of honor, Yosses said.

From Seattle Times

And with Bacon as their guest of honor, the Payson students’ prom is sure to succeed beyond theirs too.

From Los Angeles Times

The mood at the Friday evening event was buoyed by its guest of honor, Donald Trump, whose appearance was part of an effort to show the former president’s affinity with Black voters.

From Seattle Times

Walking the kennels with Blackwell feels like arriving at a surprise party with an exceptionally gregarious guest of honor.

From Los Angeles Times