honor roll

noun

1. a list of students who have earned grades above a specific average during a semester or school year. Compare dean's list.
2. a list of names, usually on a plaque in a public place, of local citizens who have served or died in the armed services.

Word History and Origins

Origin of honor roll¹

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

“The farm allows them to learn and become accomplished in a way that’s different. That’s good for your special education student and it’s good for your honor roll student.”

From Los Angeles Times

That is an improvement from last year’s report, when only two beaches made the organization’s “honor roll.”

From Los Angeles Times

Some areas in California, including parts of San Diego County, shifted to a new water sampling protocol that doesn’t align with how Heal the Bay calculates water grades, which is why some beaches may not have made this year’s honor roll.

From Los Angeles Times

Beaches need to be tested weekly, year-round to qualify for the honor roll, Moe said.

From Los Angeles Times

“Adam wasn’t too happy about it, but I was just blown away by the culture here, the history and the level of attention and detail that they place on academics,” said Drummond, who was on the Pac-12 academic honor roll last spring and is finishing up his degree in global and regional studies.

From Seattle Times