American English
/ˈtʰɹɪb.juts/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Related entry: tribute
Words, actions, or a public event that show respect or admiration for someone or something.
Practice out loudWords, actions, or a public event that show respect or admiration for someone or something.
The ceremony was a tribute to the firefighters.
Her speech was a heartfelt tribute to her father.
For a person or event, Spanish usually uses homenaje.
a fitting tribute · a moving tribute · a lasting tribute
a tribute to + someone/something
pay tribute to + someone/something
A performance, recording, or other creative work made to honor someone.
The band performed a tribute to Aretha Franklin.
He made a tribute video for his coach.
tribute band · tribute concert · tribute video
perform a tribute to + someone
a tribute song/video/show for + someone
Money or goods given by one ruler or country to another, often after a defeat.
The defeated kingdom had to pay tribute to the empire.
The ruler demanded tribute from nearby villages.
This meaning is mostly used in history.
pay tribute to + ruler/country
demand tribute from + group
to publicly show respect or admiration for someone
The mayor paid tribute to the volunteers.
to honor someone or something
They planted a tree in tribute to the teacher.