Honduran

adjective

: of, relating to, or characteristic of Honduras or its people
Honduran noun
plural Hondurans

Examples of Honduran in a Sentence

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Four sizes are offered, ranging from petit robusto to toro gordo, all with a blue foot ribbon, the primary color of the Honduran flag. Richard Carleton Hacker, Robb Report, 19 June 2026 The move comes in response to ProPublica reporting on the special treatment extended to one high-profile pardon recipient — former Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernández, who was released from a federal penitentiary late last year. Keri Blakinger, ProPublica, 11 June 2026 During that month, her small business selling Honduran food to construction workers — which generated between $80 and $100 a day — came to a halt. Yuliana Montiel, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026 Initially constructed with architectural inspiration from the Pacific Northwest, the Honduran mahogany and oak front door set the tone for the home’s interior and the custom wood finishes of the cabinets and window trim. Des Moines Register, 18 May 2026 New arrivals are handed a cup of coffee, a burrito, and a bag with their personal belongings, then rushed through a series of cubicles where the Honduran government records their return. Caitlin Dickerson, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1853, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Honduran was in 1853

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“Honduran.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Honduran. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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