Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

honor-roll

noun

/ˈɒnər roʊl/

Definition

A list of students acknowledged for achieving high grades or academic excellence.

Examples

She worked hard all year and was thrilled to see her name on the honor roll.
The school’s honor roll is posted every semester to celebrate students’ achievements.
Being on the honor roll can open up scholarship opportunities for students.

Meaning

Being on the honor roll signifies that a student has performed exceptionally well in their studies, typically meeting or exceeding a specific grade point average.